SNAP · Maryland
Maryland SNAP: Independence Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Maryland, SNAP is called Food Supplement Program and benefits load on the Independence Card. 631,580 people were on SNAP in Maryland in July 2026, down 4.9% from July 2025 (663,803). 3,706 stores in the state take SNAP.
Maryland SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Independence CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-997-2222
- Food Supplement Program help lineApplications, interviews, case questions800-332-6347
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
When benefits arrive
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.
See the full deposit tableIncome limits in Maryland
Maryland uses a gross income limit of 200% of the poverty line for most households, under a state option called broad-based categorical eligibility. Households under that limit do not face the federal net income or asset tests.
| People | Gross limit (200%) | Net limit (poverty line) | Maximum SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,660 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 | $3,608 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 | $4,554 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 | $5,500 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $6,448 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $7,394 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $8,340 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $9,288 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
No asset limit for most households in Maryland under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for MarylandMaryland rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. No soda or candy restriction for Maryland on the USDA list.No restriction listed
- Hot meals at restaurants. Maryland runs the Restaurant Meals Program: households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP at participating restaurants. See the restaurants.Yes, for some
- Work rules. Maryland has no time limit waiver areas in the first quarter of FY2027, so the 3-month limit applies statewide to adults it covers.Details
- Summer EBT for kids. Maryland took part in Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) in 2026.Details
Utility allowances
Instead of adding up each bill, SNAP counts a set utility amount. A higher amount can raise the benefit.
| Area | Heating or cooling | Basic or limited | Phone only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | $572 | $350 | $41 |
Where to use EBT in Maryland
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 39 stores that take SNAP online in Maryland:
- ACME
- Ad Astra Farms
- ALDI
- Amazon
- Balducci's
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Captain Family Farms, LLC
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Food Lion
- Geresbeck's Food Market
- Giant Eagle
- Giant of Maryland
- Gopuff
- Martin's
- Price Rite
- Redner’s Markets
- Rite Aid
- Safeway
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Save A Lot
- Seven Mile Market
- Sheetz, Inc.
- Shoppers Food Warehouse
- ShopRite
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- WaWa
- Wegmans
- Weis Markets
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Maryland?
Independence Card. The program is called Food Supplement Program.
What is the SNAP income limit in Maryland for 4 people?
$5,500 a month gross (200% of the poverty line) and $2,750 net, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
How do I check my EBT balance in Maryland?
Call 800-997-2222, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Maryland?
No soda or candy restriction for Maryland on the USDA list.
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated February 17, 2026); USDA, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memo (signed August 21, 2026; in effect October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027); USDA, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility chart (June 2026); USDA, Standard Utility Allowances by state, FY2026 table; USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA SNAP Data Tables, persons participating (data as of October 9, 2026); USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA, ABAWD time limit waiver status, FY2027 first quarter (in effect October 1, 2026); USDA, Summer EBT participating areas (page updated August 14, 2026).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.