What’s Happening
As of November 1, 2025, federal funding interruptions have disrupted critical nutrition programs — including SNAP (food stamps).
While some state governments are providing emergency assistance, benefits may be delayed, reduced, or temporarily paused.
ACE is committed to helping Maryland residents find food, financial, and community support during this period.
Food Assistance Resources
Maryland Food Bank Emergency Support
The Maryland Food Bank is expanding services statewide with $10 million in state emergency funding. 🔗mdfoodbank.org/find-food Call 📞 (410) 737-8282 for pantry locations and mobile distributions.
Local Food Pantries
Capital Area Food Bank – Pantry locator & mobile market schedule:
🔗 capitalareafoodbank.org/find-food
PG County Food Equity Council – Updates on local food resources:
WIC Benefits (Still Active as of 11/1/2025)
WIC benefits remain available, though contingency funding may run out if the shutdown continues. 🔗 health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic Maryland WIC Helpline 📞 1-800-242-4942
Financial and Family Support
Temporary Cash & Energy Assistance
Maryland DHS Emergency Assistance — Crisis funds for food, rent, or utilities:
🔗 dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times
Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) — Assistance with electricity or gas bills:
🔗 dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs
Utility & Internet Support
Verizon Forward: $9.95/month broadband for low-income households.
🔗 Verizon
BGE Smart Energy Assistance: Payment plans or hardship forgiveness.
🔗 bge.com/Assistance
Community Meals & Pop-Ups
Community Café PG
Free hot meals daily (Largo & Capitol Heights).
St. Mary’s Food Kitchen
Meals M-F 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
(301) 567-5500
Martha’s Table DC
Healthy grocery markets across DC/MD.
Emotional & Family Wellness
Maryland 211 — Call 211 or visit 211md.org for mental health, food, and financial crisis support.
Behavioral Health Warmline 📞 1-800-422-0009 (24/7 listening and referral line).
Stay tuned for updates
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