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Those who rely on SNAP to buy groceries for themselves and their families make up about 12% of all grocery sales nationwide, according to the National Grocers Association.
Starting on Nov. 1, the food bank will launch several food distribution sites across Houston, providing food to 15,000 federal workers and SNAP recipients each week. The distributions will include protein,
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Over 140K Central Texans will lose their SNAP benefits; List of resources for those in need
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
With the government shutdown going past Oct. 27, the federal government will not be able to provide SNAP benefits. H-E-B made a large donation to help local food banks.
Nearly 100,000 individuals and families in Tarrant County are set to lose food stamp benefits starting Nov. 1, leaving food pantries and other community services preparing for an increase in need.
Biundo’s Pizzeria, a family-owned restaurant in Venus about 35 miles south of Fort Worth, announced it will give away one free 10-inch cheese pizza to families affected by the SNAP payment pause. The offer will run on Tuesdays only, beginning Nov. 4, and is limited to one pizza per family each week.
This new facility is set to triple the number of meals provided to Houston's children in need, expanding from 10,000 to a potential 26,000 meals a day by 2031.
Over 3.5 million Texans who receive benefits from the cornerstone food safety program will be affected. Here's why, and what it could mean for you.