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Caroline Families May Be Eligible for $120
to Offset Higher Grocery Bills

For those not currently receiving SNAP, Temporary Cash
Assistance (TCA), or Medical Assistance/Medicaid (MA)
will need to apply for SUN Bucks to receive the benefi t at
By Kat Stork, Principal, Shore Strategies mymdthink.maryland.gov. Applications are being accepted

Caroline County, along with the Maryland Summer Meals until August 31, 2024.
program and the SUN Bucks program was to make sure kids (If you need assistance with the application process,
have access to the food they need to grow and learn. Caroline County Resource Navigators are available to assist

All Caroline students receive free breakfast and lunch you. Please reach out to Renee at 410-463-2723 or Slade at

everyday during the school year. They can also receive meals 410-463-2843. They can assist you over the phone with the

through the Summer Food Program provided by Caroline application on the MyMDThink website or can meet with
County Public Schools Nutrition Services. For informaiton you in person at various locations around the county. )
on how, when and where to pick up meals, text FOOD to If you have not received notification that you were

304-304 or go to MDsummerMeals.org. No application is automatically enrolled or you are not sure if you received
needed. the additional $40 per child benefit in June, the fi rst month

This summer, the income eligible can also receive $40 for the funds were distributed, you can contact 1-800-332-6347
each school age child 5 - 18 who is participating in a public or contact one of your local Resource Navigators.
benefits program. An applicaiton can also be completed to Caroline Resource Navigators are supported through a grant

determine eligibility. For those with SNAP EBT card, an from APHSA and Share our Strength No Kid Hungry. Th eir
additional $40 per month will be added through the SUN mission is to assist households in accessing all public benefi ts
Bucks program. they may be eligible to receive.

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They can help with public benefits and more!
Or call for an appointment
(410)463-2723 (410)463-2843
Denton Federalsburg Greensboro
Caroline County Public Library Federalsburg Judy Center Greensboro Judy Center
100 Market St, Denton 323 South University Ave 625 North Main St
Monday 10 am-2pm Thursday 1 pm-4pm Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm
Thursday 4 pm-8pm
Preston MD Rural Development
DSS on Market St 101 Cedar Lane
Preston Connects
300 Market St, Denton Wednesday 1 pm-4pm
105 Backlanding Road
Monday 2 pm-4pm
Thursday 9 am - 3:45 pm Thursday 9 am - 12 pm
DC Center Supported by APHSA & Share Our Strength
401 Aldersgate Rd
Tuesday 9 am - 12 pm
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