Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that residents across multiple counties in Texas have been approved for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
The program, also known as SNAP, will provide victims of the storms across southeast Texas with access to hot foods and ready-to-eat meals. By using their Lone Star Cards, recipients will be able to purchase meals such as rotisserie chickens, grocery items, and other hot foods.
Recommended Videos
“As Texas continues to help communities rebuild and recover from the devastating storms, it is crucial that SNAP recipients have access to hot foods and ready-to-eat meals,” Governor Abbott said. “This federal approval allowing eligible Texans to purchase fresh, hot foods will help impacted Texans provide for their families and put food on the table.”
The approval by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services applies to residents of the following counties: Angelina, Austin, Brazoria, Brown, Calhoun, Callahan, Chambers, Colorado, Comanche, Delta, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Fayette, Fisher, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Haskell, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Jones, Lamar, Lavaca, Liberty, Madison, Montgomery, Newton, Nolan, Orange, Palo Pinto, Polk, Red River, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor, Tyler, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington and Wharton.
Eligible Texans can apply for SNAP benefits by calling 2-1-1. Storm victims outside of the listed counties may request replacement food by visiting a local benefits office site.