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Eligibility for SNAP and benefit levels are determined by a number of factors, including household size, income, and available resources. SNAP is available to everyone who applies and meets the eligibility requirements set by their State.  \nIn fiscal year (FY) 2022, 587,208 people in 334,357 households received SNAP benefits in Maryland (MD) . The average  \nmonthly benefit was $138 per person, excluding any supplements related to COVID-19 or other disasters. 70% of MD households receiving SNAP in FY 2022 had income at or below the poverty line.  \n26% of MD households receiving SNAP in FY 2022 had income from wages or work.  \n\n| Total SNAP Participants Children (Under Age 18)\u003Cbr>Adults Under 60 with Disabilities Elderly (Age 60+) | \u003Cbr> 63,846  92,629 | 216,137 | 587,208 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nNot all who qualify for SNAP receive it.  \n91% of all eligible people in MD received SNAP in 2019  \n44% of eligible elderly people in MD received SNAP in 2018  \n65% of eligible people in\"working poor\" households in MD received SNAP in 2019  \n91%  \n44%  \n65%  \n Participating in SNAP  Not Participating in SNAP  \nOn average, 9.5% of MD households were food insecure between 2020-2022.  \nMD Food Insecurity Rate U.S. Food Insecurity Rate  \n9.5%  \n2.5%  \n Very Low Food Security  \n11.2%  \n4.3%  \n Low Food Security  \nWhat is SNAP's Economic Impact?  \nAn average of $80.80 million in SNAP benefits were issued each month in MD in FY 2022. SNAP benefits are spent on food, so they support farmers, processors, distributors, and retailers. Approximately 3,676 food retailers accept SNAP benefits in MD.  \nDuring economic downturns, every $1 in new SNAP benefits issued can increase gross domestic product by $1.54.  \nTo learn more about SNAP, please visit:  [https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program](https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program).  \nData on SNAP participation and participants from fiscal year 2022 SNAP quality control data. SNAP participation rates available at  [https://www.fns.usda.gov/usamap](https://www.fns.usda.gov/usamap). Food insecurity prevalence data from USDA Economic Research Service. Data on SNAP retailers from USDA's SNAP Retailer Locator. Retailer counts do not include meal services and online retailers which represent 2.5% of SNAP authorized retailers nationally. More on SNAP's economic multiplier available at [https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2019/july/quantifying-the-impact-of-snap-benefits-on-the-u-s-economy-and-jobs/](https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2019/july/quantifying-the-impact-of-snap-benefits-on-the-u-s-economy-and-jobs/) .  \nUSDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.","cbCaifAau1muiYPy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifAau1muiYPy","pdf",249379,"English","# Who Participates in SNAP?\n## SNAP Participation in Maryland (FY 2022)\n## Food Insecurity Among Households\n# What is SNAP's Economic Impact?","[{\"question\":\"How does Maryland determine SNAP eligibility and benefit amounts?\",\"answer\":\"Eligibility for SNAP and benefit levels depend on factors including household size, income, and available resources. 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