More than 35K Marylanders Lost SNAP Benefits From Federal Changes, Data Shows
Gov. Wes Moore said the state will use outreach and text messages to help more than 35,000 residents regain food aid.
- On Wednesday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore's office announced at least 35,861 residents lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits following new federal eligibility rules enacted last November.
- Federal changes implemented last November tightened eligibility by requiring work reporting and stricter immigration documentation, directly contributing to the decline in state SNAP participation.
- Moore's office reported the impacted population includes 12,401 adults aged 55 to 64, 11,974 people in families with children, 11,472 experiencing homelessness, and 4,566 lawful immigrants.
- The Moore administration is working to remove federal red tape and connect eligible Marylanders to SNAP benefits, with Moore stating he is "fighting back against H.R. 1" to ensure food access.
- To reach more impacted recipients, the governor's office will start sending targeted text messages in the coming weeks to help eligible Marylanders keep and reconnect to their benefits.
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Source: Joe Raedle / Getty More than 35,000 Maryland residents have lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits since new federal eligibility rules took effect last November, according to Gov. Wes Moore’s office. SNAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households purchase food. Although the federal government provides the funding, states administer the program and determine eligibility based on factors such…
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