SNAP recipients affected by Hurricane Beryl allowed to buy hot, ready-to-eat foods until Aug. 14

AUSTIN - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has obtained federal approval for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl to buy hot foods and ready-to-eat meals

“As communities recover and rebuild from Hurricane Beryl, Texas continues working to ensure that impacted Texans have access to fresh, quality food,” said Governor Abbott. “With power outages still affecting Texans, this federal approval for 36 counties will help eligible Texans purchase hot, ready-to-eat meals for themselves and their families. I thank the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for their work to provide fresh, healthy foods for our fellow Texans in need.”

SNAP recipients can purchase hot foods such as rotisserie chicken and deli items within the approved counties until Aug. 14.

“The ability to purchase hot food is a necessity for SNAP recipients who are still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Beryl,” said HHSC Deputy Executive Commissioner of Access and Eligibility Services Molly Regan. “Many families still cannot prepare meals due to power outages.”

The crossroads counties able to take advantage of this approval are Calhoun, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, Victoria, and Wharton.

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