FY27 - Reducing Childhood Hunger

The County is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors to contract for FY27 - Reducing Childhood Hunger. The purpose of this program is to provide nutritional/budgeting education, resources to address food insecurity, immediate solutions to alleviate emergency food insecurity needs, and linkages to other community-based programs to assist with other needs. The program must serve at least 150 low-income families in Wicomico County with a child aged 0-17. The program design must include a nutritional/budgeting education component, provide resources to address food insecurity, and provide immediate solutions to alleviate emergency food insecurity needs. The program must also provide linkages to other community-based programs to assist with other needs. • The program must be delivered in person, including providing a safe and stable environment. • The service delivery model must demonstrate an ability to interact with participants meaningfully in places and in ways that retain engagement. • The program must include intentional efforts to address racial and ethnic disparities and reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and increase Trauma-Informed Practices. • The program must have a well-defined sustainability plan.