Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid
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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.
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.
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. Moore allocates $10M to food banks amid the federal shutdown to aid those affected by SNAP benefit disruptions.
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Maryland emergency declaration to send $10M to food banks amid looming halt to SNAP benefits
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is set to announce executive action in response to the looming funding halt for SNAP benefits.