SNAP, Moore and food bank
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The emergency funding, drawn from the state’s Fiscal Responsibility Fund, will be distributed through food banks, faith-based organizations, school pantries, and mobile food units
Changes continue in senior leadership under Gov. Wes Moore, who announced Tuesday that Michael Huber and Chichi Nyagah-Nash will be new deputy chiefs of staff, following Monday's announcement that two of senior staffers were leaving.
SNAP benefits are expected to run out on Nov. 1 due to an extended shutdown of the federal government. Aiming to mediate the impact, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has now declared a state of emergency and issued an executive order which will send $10 million to food banks across the state.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will make five stops across Virginia Saturday to stump for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, his campaign announced. Registration forms on the progressive volunteering site Mobilize show Moore as a featured guest at events ranging from 9 a.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore leads former Gov. Larry Hogan in an early 2026 gubernatorial poll. Moore's popularity and leadership are well-received.
After nearly four weeks, the federal government remains shut down. As a result, it's becoming more likely that SNAP benefits or food stamps will be delayed.
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Gov. Moore declares Maryland State of Emergency as SNAP cutoff looms, with $10M in funds
Gov. Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency to address economic impacts of federal government shutdown as November SNAP benefits not set to go out.
Gov. Wes Moore’s office announced two new deputy chiefs of staff as part of a broader reorganization following multiple high-level departures in his administration.