SNAP is one of the most effective tools we have to improve health in Texas. And right now, that support is at risk.
Across Texas, more than 3 million people rely on SNAP to afford food, many of them children and older adults. At the same time, more than 5.4 million Texans are food insecure, struggling to consistently access healthy meals.
The connection to health is clear. When families can afford consistent healthy food, it lowers stress, supports child development, and helps prevent and manage chronic conditions like diabetes. When that support is disrupted, the impact shows up quickly, in worse health outcomes and greater strain on families and communities.
The impact also extends beyond individual households. SNAP provides the majority of food assistance in Texas, far beyond what charitable food systems can supply. When benefits are cut, there is no system alone that can make up the difference, leaving families with fewer options for consistent, healthy food.
At EHF, this is central to how we approach improving health, not just health care. Connecting Texans to benefits like SNAP is a key part of maximizing connections to health coverage and benefits, one of our Impact Drivers to improve health across Texas.
That’s why EHF is partnering with organizations across the state for an upcoming online conversation on SNAP and what potential funding changes could mean for the health of Texans and the communities where they live.
Call to Feed the Hungry
online presentation
Wednesday, April 15
Noon–1 PM
Register here
This conversation will explore what’s at stake for Texas families, why SNAP remains essential to health and stability, and what organizations can do to help decision makers understand the real impact of these changes.
This event is hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, with support from EHF and other partners through www.feedthepeopletoday.org.
