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.

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 $2250. Households with at least one member aged 60 or older are allowed assets up to $3500. One car is allowed per household, regardless of the car's value.

Effective October 1, 2025

To apply for benefits, apply online at mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us. If caller does not have access to the internet or is in need of further assistance, please call the Call Center at 1-800-332-6347, 8AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday.