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Mercedes Bristol, 68, executive director of Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, left, and her youngest grandson, Paul Chavez, 12, hold each other in their front yard in San Antonio on June 16, 2023. Bristol is the primary caretaker of her five grandchildren, including Paul, who is the youngest. “We’re called the invisible foster care, the hidden foster care, nobody knows about this group of people that are raising grandchildren,” Bristol said.

Texas lowers barrier for food stamps, but many still won’t qualify

by Noah Alcala Bach, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2023June 23, 2023

A new state law increases what SNAP applicants’ vehicles can be worth before they’re disqualified for federal food assistance.