Central Texas Food Bank launches special SNAP food distributions

With a pause in SNAP benefits, those in need of food assistance can receive aid from Central Texas Food Bank’s special SNAP food distributions.

Texas food banks mobilize as shutdown causes delay for SNAP recipients

With SNAP delays set to begin Nov. 1 that will impact more than 3.5 million Texans, food banks in the state are bracing for a surge in need.

SNAP cutoff could hurt Texas grocers and the rest of the economy, experts say

The ongoing government shutdown means more than $600 million per month won’t go to millions of Texas SNAP beneficiaries who pump that money into the state economy.
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Free and reduced student meals won't be impacted by SNAP cuts, Texas ag department says

As the nation prepares for SNAP benefits to halt on Saturday, leaders turned their attention to public schools. For millions of students, school is the most reliable source of meals.

Texas Sen. John Cornyn backs bill to keep SNAP benefits flowing during shutdown as cutoff nears

Texas, offered a pointed analogy Wednesday when asked about Democrats blaming President Donald Trump for the impending cutoff of federal nutrition assistance due to the government shutdown. Cornyn compared Democrats to the proverbial kid who murders his parents,

Why freshman QB KJ Lacey could be one snap away from starting for Texas football

After Arch Manning's concussion at Mississippi State, true freshman quarterback KJ Lacey is now running Texas football's second-team offense.

SNAP benefits expire Friday: Chatham County food banks prepare to meet rising demand

Food banks across Chatham County are preparing to support thousands of residents who may lose access to SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.
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