Texas extends deadline for SNAP replacement benefits through Aug. 18
Texas is extending the deadline to apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, replacement benefits through August 18th.
They allow recipients to use SNAP dollars to replace food that was destroyed or stolen.
The USDA initially approved SNAP replacement benefits for 21 Texas counties affected by flooding on July 4. On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas received permission to add five more counties: Hamilton, Lampasas, Maverick, Sutton, and Uvalde.
SNAP recipients can request replacement food benefits by calling 2-1-1 and selecting option seven.