Organization launches fund to keep Hays County families fed amid SNAP uncertainty
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HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Local leaders formed a fund to keep people in Hays County fed amid uncertainty surrounding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees SNAP, was set to freeze payments on Nov. 1 due to the federal government shutdown blocking program funding. President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Monday that it would use an emergency fund to cover half of SNAP’s monthly costs.
Around 13% of Americans rely on SNAP benefits. In Hays County, around one in six people are food insecure, according to previous reporting.
United Way of Hays & Caldwell, a local non-profit, announced it was launching the For Our Neighbors Fund, a coordinated initiative with the Hays County Food Bank, San Marcos CISD and the San Marcos Community Foundation.
“As the federal shutdown continues, families across Hays and Caldwell Counties are facing uncertainty, from missed paychecks to suspended SNAP and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits. For many of our neighbors, that means choosing between paying bills or putting food on the table,” the organization wrote.
“This fund represents our shared commitment to stand together, take care of one another, and ensure every neighbor has what they need, not just today but in any crisis to come,” it continued.
People can donate to the fund at this link.
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