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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Of course.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='color:#1F497D'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Pronouns: she, her, hers</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> MDPOBC <mdpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Conchita Hernandez via MDPOBC<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, November 3, 2025 5:22 PM<br><b>To:</b> Maryland Parents of Blind Children List <mdpobc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Conchita Hernandez <conchitah@mdschblind.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [MDPOBC] NFBMD Food Assistance Grant and Resources<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black'>Hey Ronza, <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black'>Can we send this out in our statewide newsletter?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id=Signature><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='background:white;border-collapse:collapse;box-sizing: border-box;border-spacing: 0px'><tr style='height:147.5pt'><td width=419 style='width:314.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:147.5pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;box-sizing: border-box;border-spacing: 0px' id="table_0"><tr style='height:146.0pt'><td width=202 style='width:151.5pt;padding:.75pt 5.25pt .75pt .75pt;height:146.0pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;box-sizing: border-box;border-spacing: 0px'><tr style='height:97.0pt'><td width=194 style='width:145.5pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:97.0pt'><p class=elementtoproof style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.75pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'><a href="https://marylandschoolfortheblind.org/" title="Original URL: https://marylandschoolfortheblind.org/. 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If SNAP benefits are not released, and if the shutdown continues, the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland will be providing some resources and supports, but we need your assistance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>NFBMD Food Insecurity Grant<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Board of Directors has established the NFB of Maryland Food Insecurity Grant. 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 be 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. Priority will be given to members of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. Applications will go live in the next few days if SNAP benefits are indeed suspended.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>We are also accepting monetary donations to augment the NFBMD Food Insecurity Grant Program. Those interested in donations may use the following methods:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=xmsolistparagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Zelle: <a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsolistparagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>PayPal: Use the “Donate” button at <a href="https://nfbmd.org/">https://nfbmd.org</a>; or<o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsolistparagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>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.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>Emergency Food Assistance Resources:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>The NFB of Maryland is compiling a list of emergency resources for individuals to receive food, including food banks, pantries, and other distribution centers. We are seeking individuals to help develop and maintain this list, which will be broken down by county. If you would like to assist with this project, please email President Ronza Othman at <a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>If you have questions or need additional information, please reach out to <a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>Ronza<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>