Health and Human Services Receives Approval for SNAP Replacement Benefits

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for food lost or destroyed due to Hurricane Nicholas. SNAP recipients impacted by Nicholas can apply for replacement food benefits for regular SNAP allotments and for SNAP emergency allotments provided in response to COVID-19.

“Texans along the Gulf Coast whose groceries were lost or destroyed by Hurricane Nicholas will not be left without food on the table,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. “As we continue to work closely with local communities to ensure they have the resources needed to rebuild, these replacement SNAP benefits will help put Texans in need on the path to recovery.”

SNAP is a federal program which HHSC administers that provides food assistance to 1.4 million eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas. Texans in need can apply for benefits including SNAP and Medicaid at YourTexasBenefits.com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage benefits.