Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 07. Department of Human Services |
Subtitle 01. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY |
Chapter 07.01.20. Maryland Emergency Food Program |
Sec. 07.01.20.03. Formula for Allocation of Funds
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A. The Department shall adopt a formula and qualifications for allocating Program funds to jurisdictions based on funding availability and jurisidiction-wide statistics for the:
(1) Number of individuals and families living in poverty;
(2) Unemployment rate;
(3) Number of individuals and families receiving food stamps; and
(4) As available, number of individuals and families requesting food assistance.
B. The Department shall ensure that not more than 5 percent of the funds are used for administrative costs by either the Department, the administering agency, or both of them.