My 26-year-old daughter will be staying in Baltimore for 12 weeks and I was wondering if there's some organization that can help her with food while there. She wants to be able to work while getting cancer treatment during those 3 weeks and also needs gas money to travel back and forth on weekends to see her 4-year-old autistic son. Any help would be appreciated.

2024-09-23 00:00:00 -0400

Navigating the cost of daily living expenses can be incredibly challenging while also going through cancer treatment. I can certainly suggest some resources that your daughter may find helpful. Additionally, looking for diagnosis-specific organizations could also provide additional support and resources.

1. She can reach out to our Hopeline at 800-813-4673 and express interest in financial assistance. An oncology social worker will be able to gather additional information to see if CancerCare has any grants that your daughter could apply for.

2. Call Baltimore 311. 311 connects Baltimore residents, businesses and visitors by providing a resource of city services.

3. Contact Bringing Hope Home to see if there are open grants available for travel and food assistance: 484-580-8395 or https://bringinghopehome.org/

4. Applying for a grant through the Allyson Whitney Foundation. This organization assists young adults diagnosed with cancer through various financial grants https://allysonwhitney.org/grants/

I understand how overwhelming it can be to manage treatment while also worrying about food and transportation. Please let your daughter know that she doesn’t have to face these challenges alone. We encourage her to reach out to our Hopeline, and we would be more than happy to provide additional support and guidance during this difficult time.