Long Waits for SNAP Assistance in San Antonio Spark Concern Among Residents
Frustration Mounts as Texans Wait Months for SNAP Assistance amid Processing Delays
In San Antonio, Texas many people are facing long waits for assistance with food through the SNAP program. Mary Olivares, a retiree living on a fixed income with her disabled veteran husband applied for SNAP over a year ago but is still waiting for approval. Despite efforts to contact the state she has not made progress. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reports over 225,000 pending SNAP applications as of January urging those in need to call 211 for help. The state claims to be taking steps to speed up processing times and reduce the backlog many applicants are left wondering why the system is so slow. Despite guidelines suggesting SNAP eligibility should be determined within 30 days.
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SNAP Approval – 225,000 Texans Still Waiting ! (PHOTO: Texas 2036)
Mary Olivares continue to volunteer at food banks like the San Antonio Food Bank recognizing the vital need for support in their community. With the Health and Human Services Commission working to hire more staff to handle the influx of SNAP applications and easing eligibility redeterminations for Medicaid clients there is hope for improvement in the situation. However, for many Texans the delays in receiving essential assistance continue to pose significant hardships.
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