[NFBMD] NFBMD Food Assistance Grant and Resources

[Maryland President]

Federation Family,

We recognize that the Government shutdown may be causing some to feel a
great deal of stress and anxiety, particularly as SNAP benefits may be
suspended as of November 1, 2025.  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.

 

NFBMD Food Insecurity Grant

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.

 

We are also accepting monetary donations to augment the NFBMD Food
Insecurity Grant Program.  Those interested in donations may use the
following methods:

*	Zelle: President at nfbmd.org <mailto:President at 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.

 

Emergency Food Assistance Resources:

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
President at nfbmd.org <mailto:President at nfbmd.org> .  

 

If you have questions or need additional information, please reach out to
President at nfbmd.org <mailto:President at nfbmd.org> .

 

Regards,

Ronza

 

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

 

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

 

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