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Maryland Governor Halts Food Aid Amid Federal Shutdown

10/26/2025

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that the state will not fund assistance for residents affected by food assistance cuts due to the federal government shutdown.
Over 680,000 Marylanders depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), receiving average benefits of $180 per month.
The Trump administration declined to use a $5 billion contingency fund for November benefits, raising concerns about food insecurity.
Advocates claim the USDA must utilize these funds, while the administration blames Democrats for the funding lapse.
The shutdown has lasted 24 days without a resolution.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that the state will not fund assistance for residents affected by food assistance cuts due to the federal government shutdown.
Over 680,000 Marylanders depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), receiving average benefits of $180 per month.
The Trump administration declined to use a $5 billion contingency fund for November benefits, raising concerns about food insecurity.
Advocates claim the USDA must utilize these funds, while the administration blames Democrats for the funding lapse.
The shutdown has lasted 24 days without a resolution.