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.

The rulings came a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to Maryland SNAP recipients.

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.

Food pantries and organizations in Maryland are gearing up for increased need as the future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding is uncertain.

Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency in Maryland as federal SNAP food benefits are set to run out on Nov. 1.

As SNAP benefits end, state won't use its funds without federal IOU; heat killed 34 Marylanders this summer, 2nd highest on record; Maryland seeks to reduce hotel stays for youth in its custody.

Food banks across Chatham County are preparing to support thousands of residents who may lose access to SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.