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.
Replacement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP Recipients who lost food due to Hurricane Helene can apply for food replacement by completing the form below. To apply, individuals must:
- Be a current SNAP Recipient.
- Complete the form by October 6th, 2024.
- Households are required to provide verification of having a power outage of 4 or more hours to their MYACCESS Account, except for households located in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, and Wakulla.