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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