No. Emergency Shelters that are currently participating, previously participated, or are new to CACFP may contact HCS for information regarding sponsorship and next steps.

HCS is continuing to expand its Maryland sponsorship services. If Emergency Shelter sponsorship is not currently available, interested Maryland organizations may join the HCS Maryland Sponsorship Interest List.

No. The Interest List allows HCS to maintain your information and contact you if sponsorship becomes available. Future participation remains subject to applicable CACFP eligibility, program, agency, and HCS requirements.

HCS may provide sponsorship for eligible Emergency Shelters in the District of Columbia within its approved program scope.

Eligibility depends on the shelter’s structure, population served, residential services, meal service, and applicable CACFP requirements. HCS can review information about your program and help identify the appropriate next steps.

Documentation requirements may differ by program type. HCS can explain which records apply to Emergency Shelters based on current CACFP and jurisdictional requirements.

Eligible meals and snacks may be reimbursable when they meet applicable CACFP requirements and are properly documented and claimed.

Yes. HCS provides required and supplemental CACFP training for participating programs as applicable.

Yes. Participating Emergency Shelters are subject to required monitoring and program oversight.

Depending on applicable requirements, records may include meal counts, menus, participation or residential documentation, training records, monitoring records, and other CACFP-required documentation.

Yes. HCS may provide menu guidance, meal-pattern education, forms, resources, and technical assistance to help participating shelters understand applicable meal requirements.

You may contact HCS to discuss your situation. Any change in sponsorship must follow applicable CACFP and jurisdictional requirements.

Reimbursement depends on eligible meals and snacks that are properly documented and claimed in accordance with applicable program requirements.

Contact HCS and provide information about the organization, shelter services, population served, location, meal service, and CACFP participation history so the appropriate next steps can be discussed.

Contact HCS and identify your jurisdiction, Emergency Shelter status, and current CACFP participation. Maryland organizations may also use the Interest List if HCS sponsorship is not yet available at the time of inquiry.