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Maryland Food Supplement Program (SNAP)

Maryland's state implementation of SNAP, listed by FNS as the Food Supplement Program, provides monthly Independence Card food benefits for eligible low-income households. For caregiver households, this record captures the Maryland front door and state coverage while inheriting detailed federal SNAP framework rules from the parent record.

Monthly food benefits on a Maryland Independence Card. This record captures Maryland's SNAP front door and state coverage; use the parent snap federal framework for detailed FY2026 income, resource, work-requirement, and caregiver-exemption rules.

Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizenship or qualified immigrant status required

Services

Monthly food benefits on a Maryland Independence Card. This record captures Maryland's SNAP front door and state coverage; use the parent snap federal framework for detailed FY2026 income, resource, work-requirement, and caregiver-exemption rules.

How to apply

  • FNS lists Maryland's SNAP website through dhr.maryland.gov.
  • FNS lists myDHRBenefits as both the local office directory and Apply for Benefits portal.
  • FNS lists the Maryland SNAP phone contact as 800-332-6347.

Use the official program page for application details: official program page.

  • snap (companion): Federal SNAP framework record with detailed national eligibility and caregiver context.