# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 6. Community Services

### Subtitle 4. Transitional Services

#### Section 6-411

(a) The purposes of the Program are to:

  (1) provide funding to assist emergency food providers in purchasing food for needy individuals;

  (2) encourage needy individuals to become self-sufficient; and

  (3) distribute information on the State's earned income tax credit established under Sec. 10-704 of the Tax - General Article.

(b) When feasible and cost effective, food purchased under the Program shall be produced, grown, and harvested in the State.

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