Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that emergency benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will continue through August as Texas continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Abbott’s office, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will be providing $267 million in emergency SNAP benefits for August. SNAP is a federal program, which serves those in need of food assistance across the country, including those in Texas. Abbott’s office says SNAP currently provides benefits to approximately 1.4 million eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas.

“Emergency SNAP benefits have helped millions of eligible Texas families and individuals put food on the table as they navigate the ongoing coronavirus pandemic,” said Governor Abbott. “These supplemental benefits from HHSC will help continue to provide crucial support to Texans in need across the Lone Star State.”

Under the emergency benefits, SNAP recipients will also see a 15 percent increase in their total benefits, which will continue monthly until September 2021. Officials say this increase and additional emergency allotment amounts should appear in recipient accounts by August 31.