SNAP

Usually, SNAP recipients cannot use the Lone Star Card to purchase hot food or ready to eat meals. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission received permission from the USDA to temporarily expand SNAP benefits to include hot meals.

On Thursday, the U.S. House narrowly passed a sweeping bill that slashes about $3.8 trillion in taxes by scaling back social safety net programs including Medicaid and SNAP.

Congressional Republicans are on the precipice of approving $290 billion in cuts to the largest low-income anti-hunger program in the nation. People who rely on the program, already pressured by food price surges, are worried they will be going without.

Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation's health. But the plan to block people from using food assistance to buy soda is getting mixed reviews.

Congress ended the temporary benefit meant to help low-income households with pandemic-era hardships. A huge increase in Social Security benefits may mean some households see further SNAP reductions.

Obstacles keep many Texans who qualify for the assistance from enrolling.

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