Even with the state stepping up in the face of federal cuts to the SNAP program, food banks across the state told The Baltimore Sun they are struggling to keep up with demand.

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.

Governor Wes Moore is making sure Maryland families don’t get caught in the crossfire of Washington’s political mess. The state’s top leader announced he’s authorizing $62 million from Maryland’s Fiscal Responsibility Fund

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 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.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore releases $62 million in state funding to ensure full SNAP benefits for low-income families during federal government shutdown.

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.

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.