# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 6. Community Services

### Subtitle 4. Transitional Services

#### Section 6-401

(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Applicant" means an entity that applies for a grant under this part.

(c) "Distribution organization" means a nonprofit entity that distributes food or equipment to emergency food organizations.

(d)

  (1) "Emergency food organization" means a nonprofit entity that provides emergency food services.

  (2) "Emergency food organization" includes an organization that operates:

    (i) a soup kitchen; or

    (ii) a food pantry.

(e) "Program" means the Statewide Nutrition-Assistance Equipment Program.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)