I have 4 kids, I am working 40 hours a week at $12 an hour and living in a motel in TX. I am 24 and have been having a hard time getting TX benefits.

Q) Being able to feed my kids will definitely help with my overall mental health. Its not fair that people I know get SNAP and they have 1 kid and assistance I do not know what I am doing wrong but Its an EMERGENCY. I work from home (motel) so my kids are with me 24/7 which drives me insane. Now imagine that with 4 hungry kids. WIC is my only help thank God for them. Anyways please help.

A) I’m sorry to hear that you are having a hard time getting SNAP benefits in Texas. I can imagine how stressful and frustrating it must be to provide for your four kids in this situation. You are doing a great job as a parent and I admire your resilience and determination.

To apply for SNAP benefits in Texas, you have a few options. You can apply online at Your Texas Benefits, which is the fastest and easiest way to start the process. You can also visit a local Texas Health and Human Services office to pick up a paper application, or request that one be mailed to you by calling 2-1-1. You will need to provide some documents to verify your income, expenses, and household size, such as copies of recent medical bills, award letters, and bank statements.

Based on the information you provided, your monthly income is $1,920 ($12 x 40 x 4) before taxes. According to the SNAP income limits, your household of five can earn up to $4,465 per month and still be eligible for SNAP benefits. The amount of benefits you receive will depend on your net income (after deductions) and your household size. The maximum monthly SNAP amount for a household of five is $1,116.

I hope this information helps you apply for SNAP benefits and get the assistance you need to feed your kids. You deserve to have access to healthy and nutritious food for yourself and your family. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I’m here to help.