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The Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Human Services that provides annual funding to feeding organizations statewide for the purchase of food to support families in need. The program allocates funds across all 24 Maryland jurisdictions based on population, poverty rates, and unemployment figures, currently supporting 104 MEFP-funded programs across the state.
Eligible organizations include tax-exempt agencies such as soup kitchens, food banks, food pantries, shelters, residential treatment programs, and after-school programs. MEFP does not directly distribute food to individuals but channels funding to qualifying community feeding organizations that meet program guidelines. Funding amounts vary by jurisdiction.
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These organizations are tax-exempt agencies and include soup kitchens, food banks, food pantries, shelters, residential treatment programs, and after-school programs. MEFP funds are allocated to all 24 jurisdictions in Maryland based on population, poverty, and unemployment. Currently, there are 104 MEFP-funded programs around the State.
MEFP does not directly provide food or access to food for individuals. MEFP funds are annually granted to feeding organizations statewide that meet certain criteria and abide by MEFP guidelines. Individuals who seek access to food can contact a local MEFP-funded organization : Assistant Director, Office of Community Grants Department of Human Services Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3330 judith.
potterbrown1@maryland. gov FY ’26 MEFP Guidelines, Application, and Submission Form Effective May 9, 2025: The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP) application process is now closed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Linda Armstrong at linda.
armstrong2@maryland. gov or 410-767-7077 . Department of Human Services This page can also be translated to: 1-800-332-6347 TTY: 1-800735-2258 Adoption and Guardianship Out-of-Home (Foster) Care Child Protective Services
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Tax-exempt agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in Maryland. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Office of Community Grants Nutrition Assistance Programs is a grant from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds nutrition assistance programs including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Maryland Emergency Food Program, Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program, Mobile Point of Sale Equipment Program, and The Emergency Food Assistance Program. These programs support food banks, food pantries, and nutrition assistance organizations providing food to low-income Marylanders. Eligible applicants are organizations providing direct nutrition assistance, food distribution, or supporting infrastructure for emergency food programs in Maryland. The Office of Community Grants coordinates funding opportunities to protect vulnerable individuals and improve quality of life through nutrition assistance.
Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFP) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds feeding organizations across Maryland to purchase food for families in need. The program distributes annual grants to soup kitchens, food banks, food pantries, shelters, residential treatment programs, and after-school programs. Funds are allocated across all 24 Maryland jurisdictions based on population, poverty rates, and unemployment levels. Currently, 104 MEFP-funded programs operate statewide. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and local community groups in Maryland that meet MEFP criteria and adhere to program guidelines. Award amounts vary by jurisdiction. The program does not provide food directly to individuals.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a grant program from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds cash assistance to low-income families with dependent children in Maryland. Known as Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) in Maryland, the program provides financial support while preparing participants for employment and self-sufficiency. Eligible families must meet financial and technical requirements, cooperate with child support enforcement, participate in work activities, and comply with substance abuse provisions. Earned and unearned income cannot exceed the benefit level for the assistance unit size. Applications can be submitted online through MarylandBenefits.gov, in person at local departments of social services, or by mail or fax.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.