BE ALERT! Big Changes Coming to SNAP Benefits for Texas Residents

Every year, one of the most awaited changes in Louisiana is the update to SNAP benefits. It’s a chance for people to get a little extra help with buying food and other essentials. Plus, it offers more people a shot at qualifying for the program. This year’s SNAP changes are here, and they could make a difference for many families! We've got everything you need to know about the changes...

SNAP provides monthly food assistance to low-income individuals and families. The USDA makes adjustments at the start of each fiscal year, which is October 1. This year, they’ve made changes to both the maximum benefit allotments and income eligibility requirements.

Starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, important changes are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, for Texas residents. These updates are part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) annual adjustments, which aim to keep benefits aligned with inflation and economic conditions.

What's Changing?

Here are the new benefit amounts for families in Texas:

• 1 person: $292 (up from $291)
• 2 people: $536 (up from $535)
• 3 people: $768 (up from $766)
• 4 people: $975 (up from $973)
• 5 people: $1,158 (up from $1,155)
• 6 people: $1,390 (up from $1,386)
• 7 people: $1,536 (up from $1,532)
• 8 people: $1,756 (up from $1,751)

The USDA adjusts these amounts based on inflation, so families can keep up with rising food prices. The eligibility rules for income have also changed, but those depend on where you live. If you already get SNAP benefits, you don’t have to do anything to receive the updated amount — the changes will happen automatically.

These updates are meant to help families across Texas continue to put food on the table during challenging times. While the increases may seem small, every dollar counts when it comes to meeting basic needs.