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.
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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.
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.
Disaster Response Resources
Resources for community members and their families
Recursos para miembros de la comunidad y sus familias
Resources for first responders, veterans, and their families
Recursos para socorristas, veteranos y sus familias