How many people receive SNAP benefits in Maryland every month?
Updated May. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
About 675,100 people received SNAP benefits during fiscal year (FY) 2025. That’s 10.8% of the state’s population. Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is determined based on household income levels. SNAP, once known as the Food Stamp program, is administered by the Department of Agriculture providing food assistance to low-income people.
675K
average number of monthly SNAP recipients (FY 2025)
10.8%
of Maryland's population received SNAP benefits (FY 2025)
In Maryland participation in the federal food assistance program peaked in FY 2021, when an average 823,500 people received benefits every month.
In FY 2025, an average of 675,100 people received SNAP benefits every month.
Average monthly SNAP recipients, FY 1989–2025
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How does SNAP participation in Maryland compare to other states?
The 10.8% share of the Maryland population receiving benefits in FY 2025, is less than the 12.3% receiving benefits nationwide.
On average, 10.8% of the Maryland population received monthly SNAP benefits in FY 2025
Percentage of population receiving monthly SNAP payments, annual average, FY 1989-2025
In FY 2025, Maryland had the 29th highest share of its population receiving SNAP benefits among states and Washington, DC.
In FY 2025, Maryland ranked 29th out of 51 based on the share of its population receiving SNAP benefits.
Percentage of population receiving monthly SNAP payments
What percent of households with children receive SNAP benefits?
Maryland households with children are likelier to participate in the program than those without children. In 2024, 15.1% of all households with children participated in SNAP compared with 8.3% without children. 33.3% of single female-parent households participated in the program compared with 3.2% of married-couple households without children under 18.
In 2024, Maryland's households with children received more SNAP benefits than those without children.
Percentage of household type receiving SNAP benefits
How do SNAP benefits impact food insecurity?
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