Emergency SNAP Benefits of $294M to Assist Texans This Month

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing nearly $294 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits in October as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The allotments are expected to help more than 1.4 million Texas households.

Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals. HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the maximum allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size.

All SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments. This additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by October 31. The emergency October allotments are in addition to the more than $4.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

“Thank you to the USDA for authorizing these crucial benefits for more than 1.4 million Texas households,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. “These emergency benefits will ensure that Texans can continue to put nutritious food on the table for their families.”