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Baltimore County will set aside $4 million to support county food assistance programs, aiming to lessen the impact of a potential halt in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. About $3 million will go toward grants for existing nonprofits that address food insecurity,
The County will spend $3 million of the funds on food security efforts, including the Community Assistance Network, Catonsville Emergency Assistance and the Maryland Food Bank.
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.
Mayor Brandon Scott is expected to announce more than $4.65 million in assistance for City residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
Defunding of Maryland's SNAP-Ed program leaves low-income families and ALICE households without crucial nutrition education and food resources.
Baltimore is making $4.6 million available to help support workers and residents with food, child care and rent amid the continuing federal government shutdown.
Baltimore County commits $4M for food aid to federal workers and SNAP recipients during the government shutdown, with funds allocated to nonprofits and existing programs.
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.
Instacart says it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off payments.
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With funding running out for SNAP during the ongoing federal shutdown, Baltimore County announced it will spend $4 million to help out residents who will go without food stamps.
Federal food assistance programs like SNAP benefits are set to expire Saturday as lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government. However, some judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue funding the program.