Families across Maryland will continue receiving full food assistance benefits this month thanks to $62 million in emergency state funding ordered by Gov. Wes Moore amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The decision by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration will allow 680,000 residents who receive SNAP benefits to continue using the food stamps program through November.

Gov. Wes Moore on Monday announced $62 million in state funding to ensure Marylanders receive their full November SNAP benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Maryland is taking action as the threat for federal funding ending for SNAP benefits loomed. WBAL-TV 11 News shows the areas most impacted across Maryland on our interactive map.

The rulings came a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to Maryland SNAP recipients.

Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen has launched a citywide food drive to support families affected by the upcoming cancellation of SNAP benefits.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is set to announce executive action in response to the looming funding halt for SNAP benefits.