The Food Council’s next Weekly COVID-19 Food Security call is on 4/13 from 1-2:30pm. These calls will continue to be held each Monday from 1-2:30pm, now through May, and likely beyond. All are welcome to participate. Click here for more information.
One highlight from last week’s call:
Benefits Assistance: County SNAP and WIC offices are closed, but still offer support by phone. Maryland Hunger Solutions is offering SNAP applications assistance over the phone at 1-866-821-5552. The USDA has approved the State of Maryland emergency SNAP allotment money now through May, giving SNAP recipients that were receiving the minimum $16 a month will now receive the maximum of $194. The USDA has also approved P-EBT, which provides $115 per month in SNAP benefits to families of FARMs students. The Summer SNAP for Children pilot program has been approved, which will provide $30 per month to students in June, July, and August, and $10 in December, when they are out of school.