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Lost Food Due to Hurricane Milton? SNAP Benefits Can Help!

November 14, 2024 by John

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has announced a program to help SNAP recipients affected by Hurricane Milton. If you’ve lost food due to power outages or storm damage, you may be eligible for food replacement benefits. This initiative helps SNAP participants recover some of their lost food expenses caused by the hurricane. … Read more

D-SNAP: Essential Food Assistance After a Disaster

November 9, 2024 by John

The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) is a special government program designed to help people get food after a natural disaster or emergency. When disasters like hurricanes, floods, or tornadoes strike, many people lose their homes, food, and power. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), part of the USDA, funds D-SNAP to help affected … Read more