Media Contact:
October 22, 2025
Lilly Price
Press Secretary
lillian.price@maryland.gov
Trump Administration Shutdown Will Impact Marylanders’ Benefits
Annapolis, MD — The continued Trump Administration shutdown threatens vital benefits for Maryland children and families.
SNAP benefits are available through October 31, 2025. If the shutdown does not end by the end of this month and the Trump Administration does not act to tap into existing contingency funding as required by law, benefits will be paused starting November 1st. This means new SNAP benefits will no longer be deposited on EBT cards for customers to help feed their family. New applications will be processed, but benefits will not be provided if the Trump Administration does not release funds. This will directly impact 680,000 Marylanders who rely on SNAP benefits to put food on kitchen tables monthly, including nearly 270,000 children.
We know the stress and uncertainty of the federal shutdown is taking a toll on families, and we invite Marylanders to lean on available resources:
- Marylanders can continue to find help through food pantries and community kitchens via the Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank.
- The 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Find county-specific resources in our Maryland Crisis Hotlines Guide.
- In addition to these resources, you can seek help at any of these Behavioral Health Walk-in and Urgent Care Centers across Maryland. Many of these locations operate seven days a week and offer same-day appointments and services.
We also invite Marylanders to continue to update their information, check their eligibility, and apply for help at MarylandBenefits.gov.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
About the Maryland Department of Human Services
The Maryland Department of Human Services is the state’s primary social services provider, serving more than one million Marylanders annually. Through our programs — including food assistance, cash support, child welfare, and energy assistance — we work to strengthen Maryland’s families and communities.
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