The Minuteman Emergency Assistance Fund (MEAF) is a benefits program receiving funds from the Minuteman Fund of Washington.
Who do we serve?
Where is the money going?
NOT ACCEPTING GRANT REQUESTS RELATED TO COVID 19 pandemic in 2023 – THERE ARE OTHER PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP WITH COVID 19 RELATED ISSUES
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NOT ACCEPTING GRANT REQUESTS RELATED TO COVID 19 pandemic in 2022 – THERE ARE OTHER PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP WITH COVID 19 RELATED ISSUES
The quarterly FGGC (Food Gas Gift Card) Grants were the only MEAF grants given in 2022
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NOT ACCEPTING GRANT REQUESTS RELATED TO COVID 19 pandemic in 2021 – THERE ARE OTHER PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP WITH COVID 19 RELATED ISSUES
NOT ACCEPTING GRANT REQUESTS RELATED TO COVID 19 pandemic in 2020 – THERE ARE OTHER PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP WITH COVID 19 RELATED ISSUES
*Reduced Activity Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
2019 MEAF Grant Summary
No Activity due to lack of funding
How is MEAF Funded?
Combined Federal Campaign
Combined Fund Drive
Corporate sponsors
Individual contributions
Authorized MEAF Grant categories
Rent
Food
Clothing
Utilities
Essential privately owned vehicle
Loss of funds
Medical, dental or hospital expenses
Non-receipt of pay
Funeral expenses for dependents
Emergency travel expenses
Fire or disaster
FGGC (Food Gas Gift Card) Grant
Minuteman Emergency Assistance Fund Food Gas Gift Card Grant
This $500 grant is given to Family Programs each quarter to distribute as they see fit. It is specifically for those Washington National Guard members that need just a little help with food or gas, to get to their next paycheck.
What impact does the MEAF have on Washington Families?
Minuteman Fund of Washington
EMERGENCY ASISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Impact on Washington Families
2022 = $2,000.00 helped 4 Washington families in need
2021 = $3,829.70 helped 6 Washington families in need
2020 = $9,776.67 helped 9 Washington families in need
2019 = $0 lack of funding
2018 = $15,108.05 helped 12 Washington families in need
2017 = $22,532.56 helped 21 Washington families in need
2016 = $17,122.44 helped 115 Washington families in need
2015 = $9,115.00 helped 35 Washington families in need
2014 = $29,791.62 helped 58 Washington families in need
2013 = $51,417.37 helped 91 Washington families in need
2012 = $114,939.24 helped 205 Washington families in need
2011 = $57,073.84 helped 107 Washington families in need
2010 = $31,276.96 helped 68 Washington families in need
2009 = $90,294.32 helped 181 Washington families in need
2008 = $53,553.92 helped 107 Washington families in need
2007 = $29,843.51 helped 63 Washington families in need
2006 = $28,122.27 helped 54 Washington families in need
2005 = $30,371.80 helped 64 Washington families in need
2004 = $27,570.00 helped 61 Washington families in need
2003 = $13,513.33 helped 37 Washington families in need
2002 = $21,287.22 helped 48 Washington families in need
2001 = $20,915.00 helped 61 Washington families in need
2000 = $16,329.50 helped 39 Washington families in need
1999 = $23,934.86 helped 45 Washington families in need
1998 = $850.00 helped 3 Washington families in need
1997 – $2,515.00 helped 5 Washington families in need
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TOTAL NUMBER OF FAMILIES (1997-2022): 1,512
TOTAL MEAF GRANTS (1997-2022): $723,267.30
Soldiers and airmen needing emergency assistance can contact a Family Programs Specialist during normal business hours:
Camp Murray / Puyallup / Bonney LakeJSS Bldg 3 Camp Murray | 253-945-1869 / 253-355-5124 |
Moses Lake6500 32nd Ave NE, Moses Lake 98837 | 509-630-0701 |
Pasco127 W Clark St. Pasco WA 99301 | 509-545-2031 / 253-355-5936 |
Kent / Redmond24410 Military Road, Kent 98032 | 253-512-8766 / 253-208-8602 |
Yakima2501 Airport Lane, Yakima 98901 | 509-469-4638 / 509-844-4059 |
Tacoma / Camp Murray / JBLMJSS Bldg 3 Camp Murray | 253-512-8367 / 206-473-2896 |
Marysville / Smokey Point / Bellingham13613 40th Ave NE Marysville 98271 | 360-436-2423 / 253-355-6388 |
Port Orchard / Bremerton | 360-874-2966 / 253-254-1906 |
Olympia / Centralia515 Eastside St SE, Olympia 98501 | 360-704-6707 / 360-628-7195 |
Tacoma / Camp Murray / JBLMJSS Bldg 3 Camp Murray | 253-512-8367 / 800-364-7492 |
Pierce County Readiness CenterPierce County Readiness Center Camp Murray | 253-512-1350/ 253-254-1906 |
Vancouver / Longview15005 N.E 64th St. Vancouver 98682 | 360-604-7373 / 360-355-6239 |
Your donations help our soldiers and airmen
in times of financial crisis and personal challenges