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COVID-19 Recession in Texas

Texans receiving federal food assistance could soon get more aid under Joe Biden's executive order

To combat food insecurity during the pandemic, the new president is increasing assistance for families receiving help to make up for free and reduced-cost school lunches. He also wants to increase food stamp benefits.

Third-grade lunch on the first day of in-person classes at Highland Village Elementary on Sept. 8, 2020.

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