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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore releases $62 million in state funding to ensure full SNAP benefits for low-income families during federal government shutdown.
A State of Emergency was declared in Maryland as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to lapse on November 1, Gov. Wes Moore announced.
The order came after two judges ruled the federal government must use contingency funds to at least partially fund the food aid program.
The decision by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration will allow 680,000 residents who receive SNAP benefits to continue using the food stamps program through November.
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SNAP benefits: Maryland governor declares state of emergency as food aid nears cutoff
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.
Maryland is taking action as the threat for federal funding ending for SNAP benefits loomed. WBAL-TV 11 News shows the areas most impacted across Maryland on our interactive map.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) won’t cover any gaps in SNAP payments with state dollars despite bipartisan calls to do so, while D.C. will fund gaps with city reserves.
Defunding of Maryland's SNAP-Ed program leaves low-income families and ALICE households without crucial nutrition education and food resources.