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The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) is committed to supporting blind individuals and families experiencing food insecurity or financial hardship. Through the NFB of Maryland Food Insecurity Grant, we aim to provide direct monetary assistance to help purchase groceries or essential household items.
Individuals may apply for a monetary grant of up to $150, and families may apply for a grant of up to $250. Each individual or family may only apply for one grant per month. To be eligible, the grant applicant must be blind or the parent of a blind child. This grant is only open to those living in Maryland. Grant applicants must provide verification that they are the recipient of SNAP benefits or, if not receiving SNAP, documentation related to a financial hardship related to the government shutdown (e.g. furlough or RIF), or other financial exigency. Those who are provided backpay for wages are expected to repay the grant upon receipt of their backpay. Priority will be given to members of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, but nonmembers are eligible to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply for assistance through the NFBMD Food Insecurity Grant. If you have questions or need additional information, please reach out to President@nfbmd.org.
NFBMD is accepting monetary donations to augment the Food Insecurity Grant Program. Those interested in donations may use Zelle (send donations to President@nfbmd.org), PayPal (use the “Donate” button at https://nfbmd.org), or send a check payable to NFB of Maryland to 1800 Johnson Street, Suite N1, Baltimore, MD 21230 and notate “NFBMD Food Insecurity Grant” in the memo line.
NFBMD is also compiling a list of emergency resources, broken down by county, for individuals to receive food, including food banks, pantries, and other distribution centers. If you would like to assist with this project, please email President Ronza Othman at President@nfbmd.org.
This message was sent on behalf of a partner organization.
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