Yesterday, Governor Moore signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as an actionable step to deliver resources following the loss of SNAP and other economic benefits to Marylanders. We've been in contact with many of our partners who have expressed concerns and potential needs.  Below you will find some resources to support that feedback.  

 INFORMATION:

• State of Emergency Declaration issued 10/30/25 - Executive Order 01.01.2025.21

• Official Maryland Website for Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions. Information includes: Unemployment Insurance, Food Assistance, Housing Assistance, Utility Resources, Loan Programs & Other Financial Assistance, Resources for Veterans and other resources.  Visit webpage here.

• Other FEMA Region III State of Emergency Declarations: Virginia, Delaware 

RESOURCES:

• 211 Maryland: In preparation for the potential impacts of the federal shutdown and changes to federal assistance programs, 211 MD wants to ensure that all Maryland residents have accurate, up-to-date information about available resources. 211 MD serves as the statewide information and referral network for health and human services connecting residents to housing, food assistance, mental health resources, and more. To maintain consistent public messaging, they are centralizing state resources and partner program information on our Maryland Responds page. If your agency or office has current links to information, updates, or public-facing programs that should be included, please send them to marylandresponds@211md.org.

• Capital Area Food Bank: Learn how you can help.  Find Food, Donate, Volunteer Opportunities or Donate Food.  

• DoorDash: Project DASH - DoorDash launches an emergency food response delivering 1 million free meals through food banks and waiving fees for 300K SNAP recipient grocery stores. For food banks, if you are interested in partnering with Project DASH, contact projectdash@doordash.com. 

• Maryland Access Point: A link to support and share services for seniors and people with disabilities. Link to webpage or call: 1-844-MAP-LINK (1-844-627-5465)

• Maryland Business Emergency Operation Center: is designated to support emergency management coordination efforts between state & local agencies, private sector businesses and nonprofit program partners during disasters and emergencies.  A business impact survey is available where you can report for situational awareness.  Additional information can be found on the MBEOC webpage.  Questions can be emailed to beoc.mdem@maryland.gov. 

• Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center: MCAC serves as the focal point between federal, state, local, public and private sector partners in the coordination, gathering, analysis, and dissemination of homeland security and criminal information to keep Maryland safe.  Link. 

• Maryland Food Bank: Learn how you can help.  Find Food, Donate, Volunteer Opportunities (individual or group or Host a Food Drive.  

• United Way: United Way of Central Maryland recently launched "A Resource Guide to Basic Needs in Central Maryland".  

DONATE:

• Local Food Banks & Food Pantries depend on donations.  Please visit your local food bank webpage to make a cash donation and/or consider supporting a local food drive with nonperishable items.

• Maryland Market Money Program:  Support MD families during the federal shutdown - donate farm goods to local food banks.  Learn more here.