Emergency SNAP benefits extended for September 2022 in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas - Emergency SNAP food benefits have been extended for September 2022.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide more than $344.9 million in emergency SNAP food benefits. The allotments are expected to help more than 1.6 million Texas households, according to a press release.
This additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by Sept. 30.
"We’re proud to continue supporting Texas families in keeping their pantries stocked with healthy, nutritious foods," said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter.
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, and all SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments.
The emergency April allotments are in addition to the more than $7.9 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas. Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, online or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits.