Moore-Miller Administration Launches Effort to Connect SNAP Customers to State’s Largest-Ever SNAP Employment and Training Workforce Development Network as Trump Administration Cuts Food Assistance
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) launched a new interactive tool to connect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers with Maryland’s largest-ever network of SNAP workforce development partners. The effort will help Marylanders foster meaningful careers and overcome new red tape imposed by the Trump administration to take away families’ food assistance.
“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,” said Gov. Moore. “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 new online tool launched by DHS allows SNAP customers to search for Employment and Training providers from their mobile device in seconds based on their location and industry.
Maryland is partnering with a record 46 SNAP Employment and Training providers across the state in 2026, expanding its provider network by 48%. Investment in the program totals up to $30 million.
Through the network, SNAP participants can access free training and educational services to build meaningful careers. Programs provide support services, including transportation, clothing, safety equipment required for training, 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 Maryland Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Stacy Rodgers. “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.”
Today’s announcement builds on DHS’s track record of proactively helping customers connect with and maintain food assistance following new restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. More than 289,000 Marylanders have accessed SNAP through One Application, that state’s mobile-friendly, one-stop-shop to apply for vital benefits. Maryland has also overhauled its SNAP renewal process, making it easier for families to update their information and quickly reapply for assistance.
Additionally, the state recently partnered with Results for America to send text messages to 14,000 SNAP customers who lost benefits due to new federal paperwork requirements. The messages informed customers that they can reapply and receive SNAP while working to meet the requirements. In July, Maryland became the fourth state in the nation to roll out new EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) chip-and-tap Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. This change will give SNAP customers the same convenience and security that people have long experience with debit and credit cards.
The Moore-Miller administration’s outreach is yielding results: while SNAP participation has declined nationwide as the federal law known as H.R. 1 took effect, national data indicates monthly SNAP participation in Maryland has declined less sharply than in most other states.
About the Maryland Department of Human Services
The Maryland Department of Human Services is the state's main social service provider, serving over one million Marylanders a year. Through programs like food and energy assistance, child welfare, and cash support, we work to strengthen Maryland’s families and communities.
Marylanders are encouraged to visit MarylandBenefits.gov to apply for assistance and visit DHS’ H.R. 1 webpage or call 1-800-332-6347 with any questions about the new law’s impact on their benefits.
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