Food Assistance

The mission of our non-profit organization is to transform the lives of youth, families, and communities through education, resource development, and community engagement. Club F.E.A.R. (Face Everything and Rise) is an adolescent club house for youth ages 12 – 17, impacted by, affected by, or diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder and their families. The club’s focus is on providing substance abuse disorder education, self-care and social skills development, and family engagement. We serve the following areas: Queen Anne, Talbot, Caroline, Kent, Dorchester, and Worcester counties. Please visit https://minarysdreamalliance.org/programs/ for more information on Club F.E.A.R. and our other projects –[…]

The Historic Federalsburg Elementary School was the original African American Elementary School in Federalsburg, MD., from 1918-1968. The Community Civic League was formed to reestablish the resolution of the building, to include early childhood education, and serve the youth and families in the community.   The Community Pantry is open the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 4:00PM – 6:00PM. MASK Required. FREE Food & Clothing. Please call (410) 754-6011 or 302-604-4216 for emergency food pick-up. The organization continues working to preserve and restore the building while keeping the community connected. Have an idea for an event or service for the[…]

The Greensboro Connects initiative serves to connect multiple services with residents of Greensboro and those in the surrounding areas of Caroline County. Organizations, to include non-profits, are available to provide services to those that may not have the financial resources or transportation to access such services. The Food Pantry is open Monday – Friday from 9am – 4pm. Additional pantry hours are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 5pm – 7pm tags: assistance, food assistance, healthcare, housing, low income, mental health, substance abuse,[…]

Women, Infant and Children (WIC) is a federally funded program which provides healthy foods and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under the age of five. Participants in this program may enjoy the benefits of nutrition education, breast feeding support, free healthy food, and referrals to other health and social agencies. Please visit https://www.carolinehd.org/wic-midshore for more information. tags: WIC, nutrition, women, infants, children[…]

A consumer portal provided by The Maryland Department of Health and Human Services connecting Maryland residents with public health and human services resources. Please visit myMDTHINK and connect with services to support children and caretakers, including Child Support and information on Foster Care and Adoption services with children; Programs that provide healthcare and assistance for those with disabilities; Maryland programs to assist those in unemployment or seeking skills training; Financial assistance programs to provide food and cash to those who qualify based on income and other factors; Services related to keeping children safe and performing background searches for those[…]

WIC provides healthy supplemental foods, referrals to other programs, and support for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of five. tags: WIC, nutrition, women, infants, children[…]

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program to assist public and private nonprofit organizations in serving free, nutritious meals to children and teens during the summer months when school is not in session. tags: SFSP, summer meals,[…]

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, known as the Food Supplement Program, or FSP, in Maryland) provides monthly assistance to low-income families to help them buy food and eat healthy. The program provides a monthly sum of money on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to be used, like a debit card, at authorized grocery stores and other food retailers. tags: SNAP, EBT[…]

The Maryland Department of Human Services in conjunction with the Maryland State Department of Education has secured approval from the USDA on its joint submission to operate a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program. P-EBT is intended to cover breakfast, lunch, and a snack for eligible children who would have received these meals at their school, for five days a week. The benefit for the 2020-2021 school year is valued at $6.82 per day for a full virtual month of enrollment or for a full hybrid month of enrollment. tags: EBT, P-EBT, meals[…]

Maryland Hunger Solutions works to end hunger and improve the nutrition, health, and well-being of individuals, children and families in Maryland. Maryland Hunger Solutions works to overcome barriers and create self-sustaining connections between Maryland residents with federal and state nutrition programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known as the Food Supplement Program in Maryland) and school meals programs. tags: SNAP, EBT, P-EBT, WIC, SFSP, summer meals, summer food service program[…]