Do you need help paying your gas and electric bill or to afford food right now?  You may be eligible to apply for financial assistance to purchase food for your household through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). You may also be eligible to apply for utility bill assistance through the State Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP).

- Apply at www.mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us. Best way.

- Apply by Phone: Call 1-800-332-6347 Mon- Fri, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. if you need help with an application by phone.

- Apply by Mail: No internet access? Call 1-800-332-6347 Mon- Fri, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. to request an application by mail.