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List of Emergency Assistance Programs in Maryland

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Here are some key emergency assistance programs available in Maryland:


1. Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)

  • Purpose: Provides financial help for eligible low-income households to pay for home heating costs.

  • Website: MEAP Program


2. Emergency Assistance to Families with Children (EAFC)

  • Purpose: Provides short-term financial assistance for families with children to cover basic needs like shelter and food.

  • Eligibility: Families with children under 18.

  • Website: EAFC Program


3. Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)

  • Purpose: Offers financial aid to eligible low-income families and individuals in need of assistance for living expenses.

  • Eligibility: Low-income families with dependent children or pregnant women.

  • Website: TCA Program


4. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • Purpose: Provides food assistance to eligible low-income households.

  • Website: SNAP in Maryland


5. Maryland Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid)

  • Purpose: Provides healthcare coverage for eligible low-income individuals and families.

  • Website: Maryland Medicaid


6. Emergency Assistance for Renters

  • Purpose: Offers rental assistance to households experiencing financial hardship to prevent eviction.

  • Eligibility: Renters facing eviction and meeting income requirements.

  • Website: Rental Assistance Programs


7. Eviction Prevention Program

  • Purpose: Provides funding to help prevent eviction for low-income renters facing housing instability.

  • Eligibility: Individuals or families facing eviction due to inability to pay rent.

  • Website: Eviction Prevention Assistance


8. Crisis and Disaster Assistance Program

  • Purpose: Provides emergency help with essentials like food, shelter, utilities, or transportation in cases of disaster.

  • Website: Crisis Assistance


9. COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program

  • Purpose: Provides assistance to renters who are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Eligibility: Renters who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19.

  • Website: COVID-19 Rental Assistance


10. Maryland Food Bank

  • Purpose: Offers food assistance to low-income individuals and families across the state.

  • Website: Maryland Food Bank


11. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program

  • Purpose: Assists individuals and families at risk of homelessness, providing temporary financial assistance and housing services.

  • Website: Homelessness Prevention


12. Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program

  • Purpose: Helps low-income households reduce energy bills through home energy assessments and energy-saving improvements.

  • Website: Energy Efficiency Program


For the most up-to-date information or to apply for any of these programs, it's best to visit the relevant websites or contact the appropriate agency directly.

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