In Georgia, the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has moved into Phase 3 to help low- to moderate-income families who lost their homes or had damage from Hurricane Helene get food for a short time.

When it comes to Sundays and Veterans Day (November 11), this phase will end on November 14. It started on November 7. The third step is the next-to-last one before the help period ends.

The goal of the D-SNAP program is to help people who live in Georgia counties that have been declared disaster areas. Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, and Washington are the counties that are part of this phase.

Families who want to get disaster benefits must pre-register during the benefits period. This is an important step that must be taken in order to be eligible for help.

Which counties in Georgia will receive D-SNAP assistance?

Pre-registration is required for each phase and helps the program make sure that applicants are eligible, which speeds up the process of giving out funds. People who are applying during Phase 3 who haven’t done this step yet still have time to do it before the phase ends.

Required documents for applying for D-SNAP in Georgia

People who want to get D-SNAP benefits must show a number of documents that prove who they are and how much money they have during the disaster. The following is a list of the documents and information you will need to apply:

• Full name, date of birth, and Social Security number (if applicable) for each household member.
• Permanent residence address, temporary address, and/or current mailing address.
• A valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID.
• Details of any disaster-related expenses within the specified period.
• Income received by each family member during the disaster period.
• Resources available in the household, including cash or savings.

This set of documents allows D-SNAP administrators to assess each household’s financial situation and the damages they’ve incurred, ensuring that funds are directed to those truly in need.

How Phase 4 of D-SNAP in Georgia will work

After Phase 3, those who were approved will have to go through an interview in order to get benefits in the next phase. This interview is necessary to make sure the information given is correct and that resources are given out correctly. Here are the dates and information about the interviews for Phase 3 applicants:

• November 13, 2024: All Phase 3 applicants may access the interview process.
• November 14, 2024: Also open to all Phase 3 applicants.

Applicants should contact the appropriate agency on their assigned date to complete this step.

When Phase 4 of D-SNAP will begin

The D-SNAP program’s fourth phase will begin on Monday, November 18, 2024, and end on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

Appling, Bulloch, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, and Wheeler are some of the other counties that will be looked at in this phase.

People in these counties who want to apply need to keep up with the requirements and registration dates so they don’t miss out on the help that’s out there.

Requirements for accessing D-SNAP benefits

The D-SNAP program targets households that have been directly affected by the disaster and that meet specific conditions. The eligibility requirements for this benefit are as follows:

• Living or working in one of the counties designated as a disaster area.
• Not currently receiving food assistance through the SNAP program.
• Experiencing property or income losses as a direct result of the disaster.
• Meeting the financial requirements established for the program.

These criteria ensure that D-SNAP support reaches households that genuinely need it and have suffered due to Hurricane Helene.

Why it’s important to pre-register for D-SNAP

Pre-registration is an important part of the D-SNAP application process because it helps program administrators better control who can access funds. People who sign up during the pre-registration period will get their aid right away and their application will be looked at within the set deadlines.

Because there are only so many spots available for each phase, people who are interested need to carefully look over the dates for each phase and make sure they finish their pre-registration on time.

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