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Florida was impacted by Hurricane Milton – a Category 3 storm – on Wednesday, October 9th with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph that swept across the Gulf Coast and Central Florida damaging power lines, trees, homes, and businesses. The Florida Department of Children and Families has transitioned into response and recovery and is utilizing supports to ensure that Florida families have every available resource at their disposal.

Hurricane Milton Updates

MEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 24-215 (Emergency Management -Amending Executive Order 24-214 – Tropical Storm Milton)

D-SNAP

The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton and who are not receiving food assistance through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, D-SNAP is implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families (Department).

D-SNAP is being implemented in phases and by county. Pre-registration is required by all applicants. Applicants can then opt for a phone interview through the D-SNAP Call Center or visit a D-SNAP event for an on-site interview. Phone interviews are highly encouraged to help expedite service to eligible households. The Department will host in-person D-SNAP events for residents who cannot participate by phone. On-site interviews are not required if a phone interview is completed.

Please check back for ongoing D-SNAP announcements and updates.

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Replacement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The period for requesting the replacement of food assistance due to Hurricane Milton ended October 23rd, 2024.

Hot Foods

The Department of Children and Families has been approved to allow the purchase of hot foods with SNAP EBT benefits in Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, and Volusia Counties to assist individuals affected by Hurricane Milton.

This allowance is available at participating retailers in the eligible counties until November 15, 2024. Recipients should check with retailers before making purchases to ensure participation. Examples of foods that may be purchased include hot deli foods, salad bars, prepared sandwiches, and fountain drinks.

Serving as the emergency response arm for the Hope Florida initiative, Activate Hope pulls together the private sector, nonprofits, and government resources to help Floridians get back on their feet following a natural disaster. Activate Hope helps connect Floridians with outside resources to provide food, household goods, home repairs, and more.

For more information visit: HopeFlorida.com.