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Hurricane Helene

Latest Hurricane Helene News

Florida was impacted by Hurricane Helene – a Category 4 storm – on Thursday, September 26th with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph that swept across the Big Bend 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 Helene Updates

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 has ended in all 28 counties. All pre-registration and on-site events are now closed.

Replacement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The period for requesting the replacement of food assistance due to Hurricane Helene ended October 6th, 2024.

Hot Foods

The period for requesting hot foods due to Hurricane Helene ended October 31st, 2024.

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.