TOWSON, Md. — Many of Baltimore County’s 14 thousand students who receive SNAP benefits also rely on what’s called the student support network to assure that once they leave the cafeteria where free breakfasts and lunches are available, they won’t go hungry at home.

“We have ramps of support where the students are able to access food, weekend food bags and nonperishable food such as meat, chicken, eggs, milk right before a major break,” said Executive Director Wendy Stringfellow.

Baltimore County commits $4 million to offset SNAP cuts

That network, along with others like the Maryland Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and the Community Assistance Network will be receiving additional money from the county to help offset the anticipated suspension of SNAP benefits.

“Baltimore County will invest

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