SNAP Recipients Can Apply for Replacement Benefits for Food Lost from Beryl
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With many still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Beryl in our area, another great step toward relief was recently announced.
Serving as governor while Gov. Greg Abbott is out of the country, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has granted federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost as a result of the hurricane.
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SNAP recipients can apply by dialing 211 and selecting option 8. SNAP receipts can also fill out and mail form H1855 to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 149027, Austin, 78714, according to the release.
To replace food lost or destroyed, SNAP recipients must apply for replacement benefits by Aug. 8, according to the release. The replacement benefits will then be placed on their Lone Star Cards within two business days once the benefits are approved, according to the release.
The WIC program, administered by the HHSC, is replacing food and formula benefits through July 31, according to the release. Families affected can visit texaswic.org or contact 800-942-3678.
SNAP Recipients Can Apply for Replacement Benefits for Food Lost from Beryl was originally published on theboxhouston.com
