Md. Code Regs. 07.01.20.02 - Definitions
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Administering agency" means an agency or local government approved by the Department to administer the Program in a jurisdiction.
(2) "Department" means the Department of Human Resources.
(3) "Emergency food provider" means a nonprofit or local government-run organization, including a soup kitchen or food pantry, which provides food to needy individuals at no charge.
(4) "Jurisdiction" means either Baltimore City or one of the 23 counties in Maryland.
(5) "Local government" means a municipal corporation in Maryland subject to the provisions of Article XI-E of the Constitution, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, one of the 23 counties in Maryland, or a housing authority authorized under Article 44A, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(6) "Needy" means an individual or family determined to be in need according to the standards set by the State Advisory Council on Hunger.
(7) "Program" means the Maryland Emergency Food Program.
(8) "Units of service" means the number of:
(a) Bags of food distributed by a food pantry; or
(b) Meals served at a food kitchen.
Notes
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