The emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, totaling more than $341.4 million, will be made available by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in December, according to a statement from Governor Greg Abbott today.
All households will receive at least $95 in emergency allotments after HHSC gained approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the maximum permissible amount of SNAP benefits to participants depending on family size. By December 31, this extra emergency allocation ought to be visible in recipients’ accounts.
Texas Extends Food Assistance
The unexpected December allocations are in addition to the more than $9 billion in payments already made to Texans since April 2020.
SNAP, a federal program administered by HHSC, offers food assistance to Texas residents who qualify and are low-income families or individuals. At YourTexasBenefits.com, those in need in Texas can apply for assistance programs like Medicaid and SNAP, as well as manage their benefits through the Your Texas Benefits mobile app.
About 1.6 million Texas households are anticipated to benefit from the allocations. HHSC’s benefits allow Texans all around the state to continue having access to wholesome food, according to Abbott.
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SNAP Benefits Increase
By extending SNAP benefits for the entire month of December, we’re making sure that every family can maintain their health and care for their loved ones throughout this holiday season.
Additionally, the Virginia Department of Social Services has stated that Emergency assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be available through December.
On Friday, December 16, the enhanced benefits, according to officials, will be placed onto EBT cards.
Government organizations are required to submit a month-to-month extension request for emergency SNAP allotments as part of a public health emergency declaration. Allotments of future benefits are based on this monthly approval procedure and are erratic.
Contact your local department of social services or go to CommonHelp if you have any additional questions. Click here for additional information on SNAP and other aid schemes.
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