Food Research & Action Center
$150,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of Maryland Hunger Solutions, an anti hunger advocacy program for low-income residents of Baltimore City to access federally funded nutrition programs, including food stamps and the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program. Focus will be placed on expanding the free classroom breakfast program; advocating for improved administrative and legislative policies to eliminate access barriers; and working to ensure Maryland’s participation in the newly approved federal after-school meal program, as well as weekend and holiday supper programs for children and adults.
Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center
$50,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Continued funding of supportive services to current and former foster youth. The center provides information, training, service linkages, counseling, GED preparation, and job-training programs for youth transitioning from foster care to independent living.
The Samaritan Community
$15,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of the Food Pantry and Emergency Assistance programs for families experiencing food insecurity, and/or difficulty paying rent and utility bills. The center’s staff works with each client to address issues that lead to unemployment, addiction, and mental health disorders, and makes referrals to other agencies, when needed, to address client needs.
Advocates for Children and Youth
$50,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward continued support of activities to improve the outcomes of Baltimore City children in the child welfare system.
Franciscan Center
$200,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For support of programs providing financial support and case management services to families in crisis, as well as support for the center’s basic services departments. Services include a hot lunch program, a food pantry, clothing, toiletries, transportation assistance, and prescription assistance.