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If the office finds that you are eligible, you should get your SNAP benefits no later than 30 days from the date you first applied, unless you qualify for faster service. If you have no income (or very little income) for the month and you need help right away, you may qualify for Expedited SNAP benefits within 7-days.

How long does it take to process my application? The county department has up to 30 days from the date you turn in your application to notify you of a decision about your eligibility for food assistance.

It can take up to 30 days to receive SNAP benefits. Some households may qualify to receive expedited or emergency SNAP benefits, but qualifications are different in each state. After receiving emergency benefits, you must still apply for SNAP through the normal application process.

Some people who have little or no money may qualify for Expedited SNAP benefits right away. They must have only an interview and verify identity. File an application with your Local Department of Social Services. You may also file an application by mail, fax, or go to myDHR to apply online.

Welcome to the Maryland Department of Human Services. We are the state's human services provider. We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults.

UPDATE: Maryland has been approved to distribute P-EBT benefits for the 2020-2021 school year.

The Maryland Department of Human Services in conjunction with the Maryland State Department of Education has secured approval from the USDA on its joint submission to operate a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program.

Some people who have little or no money may qualify for Expedited SNAP benefits right away. They must have only an interview and verify identity. File an application with your Local Department of Social Services. You may also file an application by mail, fax, or go to myDHR to apply online.

The emergency April allotments are in addition to the more than $2.7 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020. Recipients will also continue to receive a 15 percent increase in their total benefits, which will continue monthly until September 2021.

Before operating a D-SNAP, a state must ensure that the proper public information, staffing, and resources are in place. Although current SNAP households are not eligible for D-SNAP, under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, USDA has already approved emergency allotments for Alabama.

message at: 866-821-5552. For Current Applicants: If you applied online, you can check your application status on the MyDHR portal. For those who did not apply online, you can check your application status at the DHS Call Center: 1-800-332-6347.

Some people who have little or no money may qualify for Expedited SNAP benefits right away. They must have only an interview and verify identity. File an application with your Local Department of Social Services. You may also file an application by mail, fax, or go to myDHR to apply online.