Hurricane Beryl has inflicted damage to property and affected millions of people as it made its way through Texas this week. So far, there have been reports confirming the death of seven citizens due to the impact of the hurricane while millions of people are facing the problem of power outages.
It was due to the severity of the disaster that led to the extension of the food replacement application. Usually when the beneficiaries of SNAP are faced with a crisis such as; a power outage, flooding, or property damage, they are given a maximum of ten days to apply for replacement of SNAP benefits. However, due to the extent of and trauma caused by this natural disaster, the deadline has been extended to August 8.
How to apply for the extra food stamps
To apply for the SNAP replacement benefits:
- Dial 211 using your phone and select option 2
- Alternatively, you can complete Form H1855 (the Affidavit of Non-receipt Destruction of SNAP Benefits). After completing the form, mail it to the Texas and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box.
Here are the different ways to contact the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- P.O. Box 149027, Austin
- TX 787149027
- Fax: 877-447-2839
WIC participants
The HHSC has also made provisions for food replacement and formula benefits for WIC participants who were affected by Hurricane Beryl. This is to kickstart from July 31, 2024, as families are to visit TexasWIC.org or call 800-942-3678 to get information on WIC locations that are open for in-person assistance.
According to Acting Governor Patrick’s declaration, about 121 counties were affected by Hurricane Beryl and are eligible to receive SNAP benefits. The benefits will be deposited into Lone Star Cards within two business days upon approval.
From July 11, applicants are to apply by dialing 211 using their mobile phone and selecting option 8 or they can mail Form H1855 to the HHSC.
The following counties are to benefit from the SNAP benefits:
- Anderson
- Angelina
- Aransas
- Atascosa
- Austin
- Bastrop
- Bee
- Bexar
- Bell
- Bowie
- Brazoria
- Brazos
- Brooks
- Burleson
- Caldwell
- Calhoun
- Cameron
- Camp
- Cass
- Chambers
- Cherokee
- Collin
- Colorado
- Comal
- Dallas
- Delta
- DeWitt
- Dimmit
- Duval
- Ellis
- Falls
- Fannin
- Fayette
- Fort Bend
- Franklin
- Freestone
- Frio
- Galveston
- Goliad
- Gonzales
- Grayson
- Gregg
- Grimes
- Guadalupe
- Hardin
- Harris
- Harrison
- Hays
- Henderson
- Hidalgo
- Hill
- Hopkins
- Houston
- Hunt
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jefferson
- Jim Hogg
- Jim Wells
- Karnes
- Kaufman
- Kenedy
- Kinney
- Kleberg
- Lamar
- LaSalle
- Lavaca
- Lee
- Leon
- Liberty
- Limestone
- Live Oak
- Madison
- Marion
- Matagorda
- Maverick
- McLennan
- McMullen
- Medina
- Milam
- Montgomery
- Morris
- Nacogdoches
- Navarro
- Newton
- Nueces
- Orange
- Panola
- Polk
- Rains
- Red River
- Refugio
- Robertson
- Rockwall
- Rusk
- Sabine
- San Augustine
- San Jacinto
- San Patricio
- Shelby
- Smith
- Starr
- Titus
- Travis
- Trinity
- Tyler
- Upshur
- Uvalde
- Van Zandt
- Victoria
- Waller
- Washington
- Webb
- Wharton
- Willacy
- Williamson
- Wilson
- Wood
- Zapata
- Zavala
