Community Foundation announces Feeding Our Neighbors Fund backed by $250,000 Henson Foundation gift

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) and the Richard A. Henson Foundation have announced the launch of the Feeding Our Neighbors Fund, a rapid-response funding initiative supporting nonprofit organizations that provide direct meal assistance or food/groceries in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties. The program is made possible through a $250,000 gift from the Richard A. Henson Foundation with grants administered by the Community Foundation.

With ongoing economic challenges, reductions in food assistance benefits, and the recurring rise in local need during the winter months, many households across the Lower Shore are facing increased food insecurity. The Feeding Our Neighbors grant program will support organizations responding to these urgent needs while also reinforcing long-term stability in meal access.

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Source: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore