Today, Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will be providing food benefits, through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), in affected counties impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “Starting this Wednesday, HHSC will be assisting eligible victims of Hurricane Harvey with disaster food relief, better known as D-SNAP benefits,” Sen. Lucio said.
HHSC will offer D-SNAP in Kleberg County from Wednesday, September 13 thru Tuesday, September 19, 2017. “Hurricane Harvey victims who may be eligible for D-SNAP benefits are encouraged to follow HHSC’s instructions to determine their eligibility,” Sen. Lucio added.
Information is provided through HHSC’s website for additional information regarding the D-SNAP program: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/disaster-assistance/disaster-snap
HHSC is requiring Hurricane Harvey Victims to apply for D-SNAP in their county of residence on certain days depending on the first letter of their last name. Residents in Kleberg County may only apply for D-SNAP between Sept. 13 and Sept. 19. The D-SNAP office location for Kleberg County is located on 1413 E Corral, Kingsville, TX, 77964. Offices will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Date | Last name
Sep. 13 | A – C
Sep. 14 | D – H
Sep. 15 | I – M
Sep. 16 | N – R
Sep. 17 | S – Z
Sep. 18 & 19 | Anyone
More Information: HHSC is asking people who may have questions about D-SNAP to call 2-1-1 and, after selecting their language, to select option 6.
