Texas food banks warn new federal SNAP rules shift $117 million cost to state

Who's involved

• Theresa MangaporaExecutive director of the Brazos Valley Food Bank
• Celia ColeCEO of Feeding Texas
• Feeding TexasAdvocacy organization
• Brazos Valley Food BankFood bank

The facts

• Starting Oct. 1, Texas will cover 75% of SNAP administrative costs instead of 50%.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Feeding Texas says food banks provide nine meals for every one SNAP meal delivers.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• SNAP helps about 3 million Texans buy groceries.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Brazos Valley Food Bank reported highest demand in more than 20 years.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Texas restricted SNAP purchases of candy and sugary drinks.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• In 2027, Texas could pay part of SNAP benefit costs due to state's application processing error rate.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Theresa Mangapora, Brazos Valley Food Bank Organization facing highest demand in more than 20 years.^{1 2}
• Theresa Mangapora, Brazos Valley Food Bank Would need to amplify operations nine times to match SNAP impact.^{1 2}
• Theresa Mangapora, Brazos Valley Food Bank Food banks are safety net, but not the real safety net.^{1 2}
• Food bank leaders SNAP funding will be major issue at January's 90th Legislative Session.^{1 2}