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Maryland Snap EBT

Welcome to SNAP EBT information page for the state of Maryland.

The Food Supplement Program (FSP), Maryland’s name for SNAP, assists low-income Maryland households in purchasing the food they require for a nutritious diet.

Benefits are issued electronically on a card that, like a debit card, can be used to purchase qualified food at local grocery stores or anywhere EBT is accepted. The EBT card is known as the “Independence Card” in Maryland.

List of Online Retailers

Below is a list of SNAP EBT retailers for the state of Maryland:

  • ACME
  • ALDI
  • Amazon
  • BJs Wholesale Club
  • Costco
  • Dashmart
  • Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
  • Dollar General
  • Family Dollar
  • Giant Eagle
  • Giant of Maryland
  • Go-Puff
  • Martin’s Super Market
  • Price Rite
  • Redner’s Markets
  • Rite Aid
  • Safeway
  • Sam’s Club Scan and Go
  • Sheetz, Inc.
  • Shoppers Food Warehouse
  • ShopRite
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
  • Target
  • The Fresh Market
  • Thrive Market
  • Walgreens
  • Walmart
  • WaWa
  • Weis Markets
  • Whole Foods
  • Captain Family Farms, LLC
  • Balducci’s

Issuance Schedule for Maryland EBT Snap

Benefits are made available from the 4th to the 23rd of the month, based on the first three letters of the client’s last name:

  • First three letters of last name between: AAA and BAO = benefits available on the 4th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: BAP and BQZ = benefits available on the 5th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: BRA and CAQ = benefits available on the 6th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: CAR and COQ = benefits available on the 7th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: COR and DIZ = benefits available on the 8th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: DJA and FIS = benefits available on the 9th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: FIT and GON = benefits available on the 10th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: GOO and HAX = benefits available on the 11th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: HAY and JAB =benefits available on the 12th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: JAC and KIM = benefits available on the 13th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: KIN and LOX = benefits available on the 14th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: LOY and MCO = benefits available on the 15th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: MCP and NEF = benefits available on the 16th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: NEG and PGZ = benefits available on the 17th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: PHA and RIC = benefits available on the 18th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: RID and SDZ = benefits available on the 19th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: SEA and STC = benefits available on the 20th of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: STD and TRA = benefits available on the 21st of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: TRB and WES = benefits available on the 22nd of the month
  • First three letters of the last name are between: WET and ZZZ = benefits available on the 23rd of the month

Picture of Snap EBT Card

Wondering what snap card looks like. Below is a sample picture.

Snap EBT card

This state EBT program is also known by these names:
Food Supplement Program
Independence Card

Contact Information

Maryland Snap Website

The website is http://dhr.maryland.gov/food-supplement-program/

Maryland Snap Phone Number

The phone number is +800-332-6347

Maryland Local Office Location

Click Here to view office locations.

EBT Website

The website is https://www.connectebt.com/

Maryland EBT Phone Number

The phone number is +800-997-2222

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for food stamps in Maryland?

Apply online at myDHR or submit a paper application to your local Department of Social Services. MyDHR, which has taken the place of Maryland SAIL as the department’s new online application platform. Once your application is received, a phone or in-person interview will be set up to see whether you’re eligible.

In Maryland, how long does it take for one to get food stamps?

If you are eligible for FSP, you will receive your benefits no later than 30 days after the date of your application. You may be eligible for financial assistance in some emergency situations in less than seven days.

In Maryland, where can I use SNAP?

Use your EBT card to shop for fresh produce and groceries at these Maryland-area participating stores: Amazon, ShopRite, Walmart, Food Lion, Giant of Maryland, Martin’s, and Aldi. Visit these online stores to place your grocery order!

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