Food Assistance
Maryland Governor Declares Emergency, Allocates $10 Million to Food Banks Amid Federal Shutdown
Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency and allocated $10 million to food banks as federal SNAP benefits expire during the government shutdown, while a state senator faces federal extortion charges.
Maryland Political Leaders Navigate Redistricting, Food Assistance Crisis Amid Federal Shutdown
Maryland faces critical decisions on congressional redistricting and emergency food funding as the state joins legal action against the Trump administration's suspension of SNAP benefits during the federal shutdown.
Federal Aid Denied for Western Maryland Flood Recovery as Government Shutdown Impacts Deepen
Western Maryland communities face mounting challenges as federal disaster aid is denied for flood recovery while the government shutdown threatens food assistance programs and federal worker pay.
SNAP Benefits at Risk as Government Shutdown Threatens Food Assistance for Millions
Boca Helping Hands is mobilizing to address potential SNAP benefit disruptions affecting 2.9 million Floridians, including vulnerable children, seniors, and veterans, while also supporting federal workers impacted by the government shutdown.