Historic SNAP Update Will Mean Better Nutrition, Less Hardship for Maryland Families
Families across Maryland will have an easier time putting healthy food on the table starting this October, thanks to a long-overdue reform to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps).
Increasing Use of SNAP Time Limit Won’t Help Low-Income Marylanders Find Jobs
Officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have proposed a new rule would cut off nutrition assistance to as many as 30,000 Marylanders who struggle to find steady work.
Work Requirements Don’t Work – SNAP Proposal Would Leave Thousands Struggling to Afford Food
Thousands of Marylanders would have a harder time affording sufficient, healthy food under provisions in the proposed federal Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (also known as the “farm bill”).
Without Funding, Policy Won’t Fight Hunger
There was much to celebrate at the end of this year’s legislative session, including the passage of a number of anti-hunger bills.
Maryland Made Progress in the 2017 General Assembly Session
Maryland’s 2017 General Assembly Session came to a close Monday night. While there were also plenty of good ideas left on the table, lawmakers took some important steps that will benefit Maryland families and our state’s economy.
Free School Meals for all Low-Income Students Help Families Make Ends Meet
For many Maryland children whose families are struggling to make ends meet, the free and reduced-price meal program at school is the only way they are able to eat breakfast and lunch.
Extending Access to the Community Eligibility Provision Would Feed Students at 227 Schools
Given before the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Position Statement in Support of Senate Bill 361 Senate Bill 361 extends the increased access to healthy school meals in certain communities, improved learning and reduced food insecurity that Maryland has benefitted
Combining Food Assistance, Farmers Markets is a Win-Win for Families and Farmers
Position Statement Supporting House Bill 586 Given before the House Appropriations Committee The Maryland Market Money program matches purchases made with federal food assistance benefits at participating farmers markets throughout the state. The program gives low-income Marylanders better access to
Combining Food Assistance, Farmers Markets is a Win-Win for Families and Farmers
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 278 Given before the Senate Finance Committee The Maryland Market Money program matches purchases made with federal food assistance benefits at participating farmers markets throughout the state. The program gives low-income Marylanders better access to