A new online tool will help connect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in Maryland with employment and training opportunities.
Maryland is launching the tool as federal changes instituted by the Trump administration in November have caused at least 35,861 Marylanders to lose their SNAP benefits.
“Marylanders’ access to work, wages and wealth and their access to food assistance are both crucial for the well-being of our state’s communities,” Gov. Wes Moore said. “While the federal government continues to attack programs hardworking families rely on, our administration is working tirelessly to build pathways to meaningful careers in the communities that need it the most.”
The Maryland Department of Human Services launched the tool to allow SNAP recipients to more easily search for employment and training providers in their desired location and industry.
In 2026, Maryland partnered with 46 SNAP Employment and Training providers across the state, expanding its provider network by 48%.
SNAP recipients can access free training and education services, as well as support services like transportation, clothing, safety equipment, soft skills training, resume building, and job search assistance.
“Under Governor Moore’s leadership, we are taking action to protect Marylanders who rely on SNAP to provide food for their families as federal policies make things more difficult,” said Stacy Rodgers, secretary of the Maryland Department of Human Services. “By connecting customers with our expansive network of workforce partners, we will help Marylanders overcome new federal restrictions on food assistance and develop fulfilling careers.”
More than 289,000 Marylanders have accessed SNAP through One Application, where residents can apply for benefits.
In partnership with Results for America, Maryland has been able to send text messages to 14,000 SNAP customers who lost their benefits due to the new federal paperwork requirements, informing them that they can reapply and receive SNAP while working toward the new requirements.
Maryland rolled out new chip-and-tap Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards in July, allowing SNAP recipients to access their funds as conveniently and securely as debit and credit card users.
Marylanders’ participation in SNAP decreased 5.94% from 663,803 in July 2025 to 624,352 in April 2026. But that was a less sharp decline than the 12% drop that SNAP recipients experienced nationally.
