Data from the Maryland Department of Human Services offers a detailed look at how recent federal SNAP changes are affecting residents across the state. As in a Baltimore Banner article, nearly 36,000 Marylanders have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits since federal changes enacted through the HR 1 took effect, according to data from the Maryland Department of Human Services. SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program, provides monthly food assistance to eligible low-income households. As previously covered by MACo, historically, the federal government covered SNAP benefits and split administrative costs with states. Nearly 11,900 families also lost eligibility after the age threshold for dependent children was lowered from 18 to 14, requiring more parents of teenagers to meet work requirements.