Through funding from the University Student Government Association (USGA) and a grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the UMB Student Pantry will open applications for the SNAP on Campus & Hot Eats Fund (SNAP CHEF) initiative on Thursday, November 6th. SNAP CHEF provides a monthly food award for eligible students.
The SNAP CHEF Initiative is open to all UMB students, regardless of citizenship status, who meet one of the following criteria:
- Currently receive SNAP, WIC, or TANF
- Take part in a state or federally financed work-study program
- Maintain a work schedule of at least 20 hours a week (no averaging)
- Receive cash assistance benefits under a TCA program
- Care for of a dependent household member under the age of 6
- Care for a dependent household member over the age of 5 but under 12 and do not have adequate childcare to enable them to attend school and work a minimum of 20 hours, or to take part in a state or federally financed work-study program
- Are a single parent in school full time with a child under 12
- Are assigned to or placed in a college or certain other schools through:
- a program under the Workforce Investment Act
- a program under Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974
- an employment and training program under the Food Stamp Act, or
- an employment and training program operated by a state or local government
- Receive SSI, SSA, or VA disability payments
- Have a disability verified by a doctor or licensed psychologist
