H-E-B donates $6 million to help feed Texans as threat of SNAP benefit cuts continues

HOUSTON, Texas – Millions of Texans could lose access to federal food assistance starting Nov. 1 if Congress fails to end the government shutdown.

The uncertainty around SNAP benefits comes as H-E-B steps up with a $6 million donation to help food banks and senior programs.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, states will be unable to issue full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November if federal funding remains frozen.

In Texas alone, more than 3.5 million residents, including 1.7 million children, rely on SNAP to help cover their monthly grocery bills.

Advocates warn that if the shutdown continues past October, it could leave families scrambling to put food on the table.

Local food banks say they’re already preparing for a surge in need.

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