Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Can Help Limited-income Families Buy Nutritious Foods The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance, both in the form of targeted benefits and nutrition education programs to low-income individuals and households. To get more information on SNAP, contact the Maryland Department of Human Resources at 1-800-332-6347 or apply online at: https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/. |
University of Maryland Extension Brings Nutrition Classes and Workshops to Your Community
Maryland’s SNAP-Ed Program offers nutrition education programs to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households and those eligible for SNAP.
SNAP-Ed programs are provided at no cost to support the work of community agencies serving SNAP-eligible individuals and families, such as literacy centers, local food banks, soup kitchens, WIC offices, senior centers, community centers, neighborhood groups, and homeless shelters. Many materials are available in both English and Spanish.
Click on the links below to learn more about SNAP-Ed programs for adults.
- WalkWays Encourages Participants to Take Steps to Better Health
- Nutrition to GO! Are Quick Lessons in Stretching Food Dollars, Reading Calorie Labels, and Much More
- Market to Mealtime: Partnering with Farmers’ Markets to Increase the Sales and Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables
- Cooking Matters® at the Store: MD SNAP-Ed Partners with Share Our Strength to Help Families Make Healthy and Affordable Choices at the Supermarket
- Text2BHealthy messages reinforce SNAP-Ed school activities and nutrition education programs
- Text4HealthyTots messages offer nutrition and physical activity ideas to parents of preschool-aged children.