Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 36 counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits. The approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services applies to SNAP recipients in these area counties: Walker, Madison, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity.
HHSC Deputy Executive Commissioner of Access and Eligibility Services Molly Regan said,
“The ability to purchase hot food is a necessity for SNAP recipients who are still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Beryl.”
Federal approval allows SNAP recipients to purchase hot foods with their Lone Star Cards at participating retailers within the approved counties through August 14. Hot foods include rotisserie chicken, grocery store deli items, and other food that is hot at the point of sale.
No action is required by SNAP recipients to receive this additional benefit. SNAP recipients in counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl can also request SNAP replacement benefits. For more information, visit the HHSC Receiving Disaster Assistance page.
Any Texan in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits.com or by using the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits. To find local resources, such as food or shelter, dial 2-1-1 and select Option 1.
