SNAP benefits update: What is D-SNAP?

The USDA and the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) fund the SNAP program. The acronym D-SNAP refers for Disaster SNAP. This is how the FNS must give food assistance to American people who have been badly impacted by an emergency crisis or natural disaster. Keep in mind that tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods can destroy homes and all of the food they contain, as well as cause power outages.

The FNS is responsible for coordinating with several voluntary or tribal organizations, territories, and states. In this approach, they can assist those experiencing food insecurity as a result of a disaster. “FNS may authorize D-SNAP when the President declares a major disaster,” the Agriculture Department noted.

Who can qualify for D-SNAP?

For your knowledge, Americans who do not qualify for SNAP (food stamps) may be eligible for Disaster SNAP. This is possible if they lose their income, their property is damaged, food is lost due to power outages, or they incur relocation expenditures.

If you’ve never used D-SNAP, you should know that once approved, you’ll receive money via an EBT card. EBT stands for Electronic Benefits Transfer card.

This D-SNAP EBT card allows you to purchase food at designated stores or retailers. Remember that you can only purchase SNAP-eligible food items. If you already get SNAP benefits, you may be eligible for additional Food Stamps under the D-SNAP program.

What is D-SNAP in GA?

If you have been impacted by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for D-SNAP. In reality, you can apply for a one-time benefit to help you buy groceries. The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be implemented in four phases.

They will run from Monday, October 21 to Saturday, November 23, 2024. Do not forget that some phases may have already ended. As a result, you are no longer eligible to apply. That is the situation for phases 1 and 2.

• Phase 3 will take place from Thursday, November 7, 2024, to Thursday, November 14, 2024, excluding Sunday, November 10, and Monday, November 11, 2024, for the counties of Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, and Washington.
• Phase 4 will occur from Monday, November 18, 2024, to Saturday, November 23, 2024, for the counties of Appling, Bulloch, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, and Wheeler.

What is D-SNAP in Florida?

• D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton who are not already receiving regular SNAP benefits. It is implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) in partnership with the USDA.
• To qualify, applicants must have lived in a disaster-declared county at the time of the hurricanes, must have suffered disaster-related losses like home damage, food loss, income loss, or disaster expenses, and must meet financial eligibility requirements.
• D-SNAP is being implemented in phases by county. Pre-registration is required by all applicants either online or by phone. DCF is offering phone interviews to expedite service, and will also host in-person events for those who can’t participate by phone.
• Eligible recipients will receive an EBT card in the mail that can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers. The amount is intended to meet the household’s food needs in the short-term after the disaster.
• Even those who don’t normally qualify for SNAP may be eligible for D-SNAP if they live in the disaster area and meet the criteria. Regular SNAP recipients may also get a supplement up to the maximum allotment for their household size.

What is D-SNAP in NC?

• D-SNAP was implemented in 25 western NC counties from Oct. 18-24, 2024 following Hurricane Helene. It provided benefits to people affected by the hurricane who were not already receiving regular SNAP benefits.
• To be eligible, applicants must have lived in a disaster-declared county, suffered losses/damage related to Hurricane Helene, provide proof of identity and residency if available, and meet certain income and resource limits.
• People had to pre-register online or by phone, then complete an interview by phone or in-person. Over 164,000 individuals were approved for D-SNAP benefits in Phase 1.
• D-SNAP benefits are issued on an EBT card that can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers for up to 9 months. The amount is intended to meet short-term food needs after the disaster. A family of four could receive approximately $975.
• Those not eligible for D-SNAP can apply for regular FNS benefits through their county DSS office, or for WIC benefits if pregnant or have young children. Calling 2-1-1 can also connect people to nearby food resources.

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