The Department of Human Resources of Maryland (DHR) is responsible for administering compensation for the Maryland Food Stamp, also called the Food Supplement Plan.
The Food Supplement Program helps families bring safe, balanced food on the table by supplying them with that.
Food stamps are available to low-income families who meet the eligibility requirements for federal revenue. The payments must be deposited electronically on an EBT (Electronic Payments Transfer) card if you are eligible for Maryland food assistance.
The Maryland EBT card is identical to a regular ATM or debit card, also known as the Maryland Independence Card. Each month, food stamp benefits will be deposited on your EBT Card the same day.
Many grocery stores in Maryland recognize the Maryland Independence Card as their payment.
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What’s the Independence Card?
The Independence Card is Maryland’s EBT card.
EBT = electronic benefits transfer.
EBT card = a card that looks and works like a debit or credit card but is loaded with food stamps and/or cash benefits. You can use it at stores that accept EBT.
You’ll get the Independence Card once you’re approved for benefits.
Maryland’s EBT customer service number is 1–800–997–2222.
How to Check your Maryland EBT Card Balance
There are three options for checking your Maryland Independence Card balance. Here they are:
Option 1 — Locate Your Last Purchase Receipt
One of the best ways to check the balance of your Maryland EBT Card is to find the most recent purchase receipt or ATM receipt (only for TANF receivers).
You’ll find the current balance at the bottom of the receipt on your account. To check your balance using this method, be sure to save all your recent Maryland Independence Card receipts.
Option 2 — Check Your Independence Card Balance Via Phone
Another option is to check your card balance by calling the Maryland EBT Card Customer Service phone number at 1–800–997–2222. Representatives are available to help you retrieve your Independence Card balance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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List of Stores That Take EBT Online for Delivery
As you may know, the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA) has launched a pilot program (Online Buying Pilot) to encourage selected grocery stores to begin accepting electronic EBT cards for grocery shopping, including delivery to your doorway.
The grocery stores listed below have been approved for the pilot which will give EBT cardholders the ability to purchase food for delivery online.
Amazon
Dash’s Market
FreshDirect
Hart’s Local Grocers
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Safeway
ShopRite
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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