Ms. Boykins said her roof has needed repairs for five or six years, but she has not been able to find a program to assist with the costs. She called the city of Little Rock and was referred to an agency called IN Affordable Housing, where she learned of SNAP. IN Affordable Housing is a Little Rock-based comprehensive housing agency that provides education, training, counseling, and advocacy throughout the Little Rock metropolitan area. The agency also provides new construction and rehabilitation services, and works closely with the city of Little Rock because of its housing rehabilitation services.

Ms. Boykins, 52, said she would not have been able to replace the roof without the help of the SNAP grant.

"I'm on a fixed income. I'm disabled, and my husband has cancer. We have bills. We wouldn't have had (the money)," she said. "We were thinking about giving up the house and moving to the high rise because we had so many repairs."

Giving up her home would have been devastating, she said. She bought the home more than 20 years ago, after working two jobs in order to move herself and two children out of a housing project.

Her home repairs were made earlier this year, and Ms. Boykins now has a new roof.

"There is an extraordinary need for this type of program in this state," said Woodson Walker, a staff member with IN Affordable Housing. "This is one of the best programs that I think the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas has ever presented. I hope it will be funded again 10 times over."

The SNAP grant was awarded through Bank of the Ozarks, one of FHLB Dallas's member financial institutions. Bank of the Ozarks has awarded 14 FHLB Dallas SNAP grants this year.

"Bank of the Ozarks is excited about our association with this newly created FHLB Dallas program," said Martie North, Vice President and Director of Community Development at Bank of the Ozarks. "There are so many homeowners, especially disabled and elderly, who need help with maintaining their homes. With a little help, they will be able to enjoy their homes for years to come. We are pleased to know we are able to help deserving people such as Ms.