Cecil County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
dhr.maryland.gov/food-supplemental-program/
Resource Details
Description SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD: Provides free food benefits monthly to eligible low-income households that allows them to purchase food from participating stores. Clients are given an independence card similar to a bank debit card to access benefits.

EXPEDITED FOOD STAMPS: Applicants who are eligible for food stamps may receive them within seven days if their resources are less than $100 and gross monthly income is less than $150 for the past month, or if their income and resources are less than their monthly rent. Migrant/seasonal workers and qualified aliens may be eligible for food stamp benefits and should call for more information on eligibility requirements.

APPLICATION: Applicant must bring the following to any DSS office: Bank account books; utility bills; verification of rent or mortgage payments; the last 5 or 6 pay stubs; birth certificates and Social Security numbers for the entire household; unemployment compensation receipts; and their award letter from SSI, Social Security or V.A.

ELIGIBILITY: Persons or families are eligible if they meet income requirements listed below. If all in the household are under age 60, assets (cash, vehicles, securities, personal property or bank accounts) may not exceed $2001. Households with at least one member aged 60 or older are allowed assets up to $3001. One car is allowed per household, regardless of the car's value.

Effective October 1, 2023
Household size            Gross Monthly Income              Monthly Income Disabled/Elderly
        1                                      $1,580                                              $2,005
        2                                      $2,137                                              $2,712
        3                                      $2,694                                              $3,419
        4                                      $3,250                                              $4,125
        5                                      $3,807                                              $4,832
        6                                      $4,364                                              $5,539
        7                                      $4,921                                              $6,246
        8                                      $5.478                                              $6,952
Each additional member, add:
                                                $577                                                 $707
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Cecil County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility Low-income persons. See notes.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees None.
Application Process See Notes.
Documents Required Applicant must bring the following to any DSS office: Bank account books; utility bills; verification of rent or mortgage payments; the last 5 or 6 pay stubs; birth certificates and Social Security numbers for the entire household; unemployment compensation receipts; and their award letter from SSI, Social Security, or V.A.
Normal Wait Times Approximately 30 days for benefits. Applications are reviewed same day if you're eligible.
Programs at this agency Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Support Administration
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Cecil County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Intensive Family Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Homelessness Prevention Program


Contact Information
Fax Number 410-996-0364
Main 410-996-0100
Main Email Address dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Dorothea Phillips
Main Contact Title Assistant Director of FIA
Main Contact Phone 410-996-0375
Main Contact Email Address dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Dorothea Phillips
Director or Senior Administrator Title Assistant Director of FIA
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-996-0375
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program 170 East Main Street