The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) is thrilled to announce two generous grants totaling $45,000 that will strengthen the local safety net for families and seniors facing urgent financial hardship across the Lower Eastern Shore. Together, these investments support both immediate emergency assistance and access to food, two critical and closely connected needs for households working to stay healthy and stable.

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) and the Richard A. Henson Foundation have announced the launch of the Feeding Our Neighbors Fund, a rapid-response funding initiative supporting nonprofit organizations that provide direct meal assistance or food/groceries in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties. The program is made possible through a $250,000 gift from the Richard A. Henson Foundation with grants administered by the Community Foundation.