Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP, formerly known as “food stamps,” offers some families assistance with food purchases. To see if you are eligible, visit this webpage of the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS). To apply for SNAP, call the DHS Call Center at 1-800-332-6347 (TTY 1-800-735-2258), 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Maryland SUN Bucks

SUN Bucks are designed to help families buy groceries during the summer when school meals are unavailable daily. Unlike P-EBT, SUN Bucks are not automatically issued to all students' families. The child’s parent/guardian must apply and be determined eligible to enroll.

For information on this program, administered by the MD Department of Human Services, please visit https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/ or call 1-800-332-6347 and select the Maryland SUN Bucks option. Click here to apply now!

Other Resources

Charmcare.org is Baltimore’s city-wide directory, listing resources, including food pantries and other free food distribution sites.
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