The North Texas Food Bank says in response to the situation with SNAP, Dallas College is hosting two food distribution events tomorrow at Mountain View and the Pleasant Grove Center. The events will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and anyone in need can attend. Event details here.

While the USDA's notice focuses on maintaining equal treatment among shoppers, state-level changes to SNAP are also on the horizon. Texas and several other states are preparing to restrict purchases of certain "junk food" and soft drinks with SNAP benefits beginning in 2026.

After SNAP benefits were halted Saturday, the USDA reminded retailers they must comply with the Equal Treatment Rule, which bars special food discounts for SNAP/EBT customers.

"We are seeing it, we're seeing it vividly. But Manna House has stepped up and we are ready to help," said Manna House executive director Norma Belcher.

Late Tuesday afternoon, Dallas County and Dallas City officials decided to make a big donation to help North Texans struggling to put food on the table.

The Trump administration agreed to issue partial benefits to SNAP recepients following two federal court rulings. However, the calculations and distributions could take anywhere from days to months.

A new memo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the federal government is working to release full November SNAP benefits as soon as today, even as the Trump administration continues to argue in court that it doesn’t have the funding to do so.

HOUSTON — The USDA is reminding Texas retailers that all customers — including those using SNAP benefits — must be treated equally at the register. The warning comes as the Trump administration announced plans to partially restore SNAP benefits for more than 350,000 people in the Houston area who depend on them.