HOUSTON – Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received federal approval extending the time that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl can purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits until Sept. 15.
An additional seven counties have been added to the eligibility list for hot foods:
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- Bowie County
- Cass County
- Fayette County
- Morris County
- Panola County
- Red River County
- Washington County
“As Texas continues to help communities recover and rebuild from Hurricane Beryl, it is critical that SNAP recipients have access to hot foods and ready-to-eat meals,” Abbott said. “This extension and the addition of seven new counties will allow impacted Texans to have access to fresh, quality hot foods to feed themselves and their families. I thank the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for working tirelessly with our federal partners to provide healthy foods for our fellow Texans.”
Federal approval allows SNAP recipients to purchase hot foods with their Lone Star Cards at participating retailers through September 15. SNAP recipients initially had until August 14 to make those purchases. 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.
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.