Snap Benefits San Antonio

The City of San Antonio is home to a large number of residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on their tables. Recently, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced that they would be providing over $310 million in emergency SNAP food benefits for March.

These additional funds are designed to help low-income families and individuals in San Antonio, as well as across the state of Texas, purchase the food they need. The HHSC is responsible for administering the SNAP program in Texas, which provides monthly benefits to eligible households to assist them in purchasing the food they need to maintain adequate nutrition.

According to Wayne Salter, Deputy Executive Commissioner of Access and Eligibility Services at HHSC, 'Putting food on the table is critical for the health and well-being of families, and we're proud to continue helping with these most basic needs.' The additional emergency allotment will appear in recipients' accounts by March 31.

The amount allowed for SNAP recipients varies based on the size of their family. All SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency funds monthly. This extension was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households, including many in San Antonio.

Eligible families will need to apply for P-EBT benefits online, and can also get free help applying at local HHSC benefits offices or call 2-1-1, a statewide service that provides free and confidential information and referral services. Additionally, staff are available Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm to assist with applications.

SNAP is an entitlement program, which means that all eligible households will receive the maximum benefit amount allowed for their household size. The program is designed to help low-income individuals and families purchase the food they need to maintain adequate nutrition.

For more information on SNAP benefits in San Antonio or across Texas, visit the HHSC website or call 2-1-1. With this additional funding, many families will be able to continue receiving the support they need to put food on their tables and provide for their loved ones.

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