{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-6-409","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Human Services § 6–409","heading":"","body":"(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Administering agency” means an entity that the Department approves in accordance with § 6-414 of this subtitle to administer the Program at the county level.\n(c) (1) “Emergency food provider” means a nonprofit organization or an organization operated by a local government that provides food at no charge to needy individuals.\n(2) “Emergency food provider” includes:\n(i) a soup kitchen; and\n(ii) a food pantry.\n(d) “Program” means the Maryland Emergency Food Program.","path":["Article - Human Services"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghu\u0026section=6-409","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:17Z","sha256":"895518712896b2922f9e5acb539a76362f84f262a8c81d752d52850b521403ca","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-6-406","next":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-6-410"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}