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Texas Food Banks Call for Lawmakers to Update the SNAP Vehicle Asset Test
The Feeding Texas network, made up of 21 food banks across the state, is calling on state lawmakers to update the SNAP Vehicle Asset Test today in a virtual day of advocacy. Eligibility for SNAP is primarily based on income and family size. Texas also chooses to use a Vehicle Advocacy, News, News Room
Texas Food Banks Urge Legislators to Increase Funding for Surplus Ag Grant
The Feeding Texas network, made up of 21 food banks across the state, is calling on state lawmakers to increase funding for the Surplus Agricultural Products Grant today. With the cost of groceries rising, many Texans are turning to food banks for support. The loss of the increased pandemic SNAP Advocacy, News, News Room
HHSC Announces Federal Approval for Replacement SNAP Benefits Due to Winter Storm
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced it has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to recent severe winter weather by dialing 2-1-1. “Prolonged localized power outages may have News, News Room
East Texas Food Bank to hold special distribution of food to help Smith County residents impacted by winter storm
The East Texas Food Bank will distribute emergency food boxes and meat on Thursday, February 9th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Green Acres Baptist Church, located at 1607 Troup Highway in Tyler. Last week’s winter storm caused widespread power outages and damage, with Smith County being part of News, News Room
