This program is available until December 2026, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act

What is SNAP 

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly called Food Stamps, is a federal social benefit program that helps people buy the food they need for healthy lives. Across the United States, 9.5 million families and children use SNAP to buy food. It is the largest program working to fight hunger in America. SNAP helps many people stretch their budgets because the money they would use on food can go towards other needs like medical bills, utilities, and rent. Feeding America

State of Maryland: Department of Human Services

Eligibility 

SNAP Eligibility is based on household size, household income, and household expenses! The best way to know is to apply. 

Maryland Eligibility

Application 

Online Application on MyMDThink.com 

Downloadable and Printable PDF application that can be mailed or dropped off to any Baltimore City Department of Social Services, local office address can be found here.

Need assistance with your application?

• MD Hunger Solutions Line: 1-866-821-5552
• MAP Aging Services Line: 410-396-2273
• List of community-based organizations that offer SNAP outreach

Recipes for healthy meals 

• 283 recipes from UMD Extension's SNAP-Ed
• 863 recipes from Myplate.gov
• Recipe collection from nationwide SNAP-Ed partners
• Nutrition.gov recipe collection
• Cooking Matters recipe collection
• Healthy Latin American meals 
• National Institutes of Health’s ‘Heart Healthy Home Cooking African American Style’ 38 page recipe book

Giant's Education Videos

• How to Buy, Store, and Prepare 
• Eat Smart, Be Fit Maryland Recipes
• Produce Box Recipes
• SNAP-Ed Video collection

University of Maryland Extension's SNAP-Ed Flyers and Tutorials

Online Shopping Tips.pdf Online Shopping Tips-SPA.pdf

Get the Facts_Plan Shop and Eat Smart.pdf

Online Shopping with SNAP - Video Tutorial