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Are you among those impacted by the catastrophic storms in Texas? This essay will explain how Kerr, Travis, and Kendall County, Texas, might benefit from the aftermath of Tropical Storm Barry. The Guadalupe River caused massive devastation when it overflowed its banks. Thousands Texas households are currently waiting for assistance for something as basic as food after Governor Greg Abbott requested assistance from FEMA.
D-SNAP, an emergency version of theSNAP program, may be deployed soon to address this issue. The state has previously requested approval from USDA and FNS through Texas HHSC. Those impacted will be eligible for food assistance through their Lone Star Card if this occurs. Let’s examine what you should know and how to get ready to apply if the storm had an impact on you.
What happened in Texas?
Texas experienced flash flooding in the Hill Country area of Central Texas between July 4 and 5, 2025, as a result of tropical storm Barry. Communities in Kerr, Travis, and Kendall suffered significant damage as the Guadalupe River swelled to a height of nine meters in a couple of hours.
In order to activate emergency relief, Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed a state of disaster in 20 counties at the state and federal levels. Nearly 1,000 individuals have been rescued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is currently evaluating the damage. Now, they must deal with the additional issue of obtaining food and necessities to continue their lives.
Food assistance program
D-SNAP functions similarly to the emergency form of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to low-income households. The distinction is that D-SNAP is designed to support those who were directly impacted and is only activated in response to a significant event, such a natural disaster. Three things must occur in order for it to be activated:
- The president officially declares there was a disaster.
- FEMA approves individual aid for those affected.
- The state of Texas (through HHSC) asks the federal government (USDA) to approve D-SNAP.
Although Texas has already requested to activate D-SNAP, the request has not yet received official approval. Therefore, if you are among the impacted individuals, stay tuned for any more news.
Are you eligible for this aid?
You must meet certain conditions based on your circumstances in order to be eligible for D-SNAP, as is the case with all benefit programs. Let’s examine them, then:
How you can apply for the D-SNAP
They will notify you of the locations for D-SNAP applications, such as local offices or specific centers they have built up for this purpose, once they have verified that it is operational. You must bring documentation of your damage, such as pictures or receipts, when you go. In around three days, the funds will be transferred to your Lone Star electronic card (EBT) if you qualify for this assistance.
In the meantime
As they will be the ones informing you when D-SNAP is activated and providing information on where and how to apply, you should listen to what the Texas HHSC (Health and Human Services Commission) and FEMA have to say.
You can get information on the current situation by calling 211 or visiting websites such as YourTexasBenefits.com. If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask.
