As the threat of SNAP benefit interruptions looms large, Maryland’s hunger-relief network is sounding the alarm and mobilizing to keep food on the table for thousands of families in Baltimore. For residents relying on Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) assistance, the message is clear: don’t assume support will simply keep flowing; tap into community resources now.
Federal funding turbulence places the roughly680,000 Marylanders who rely on SNAP at risk. In response, state leaders have directed millions in emergency funding to bolster food banks rather than guarantee direct SNAP benefit continuity. For Baltimore-area households already stretched by rising costs of groceries, utilities, and rent, the possibility of a gap in benefits could tip the balance.
Local hunger-relief agencies are ramping up. The Maryland Food Bank (MFB) reports distributing tens of millions of meals each year, and offers a searchable “Find Food” map to locate nearby pantries. MFB also runs a dedicated SNAP Outreach program to help eligible Marylanders apply and navigate benefit rules…