Can You Get D-SNAP Help After Hurricane Helene? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you live in Georgia, North Carolina, or Tennessee and were affected by Hurricane Helene, you may be able to get temporary food assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). D-SNAP is a program designed to help families who are struggling to pay for food after an emergency like a hurricane. This help is temporary and available only to those who meet certain conditions. In this article, we’ll explain who can get D-SNAP, how to apply, and what benefits you can expect.

Who Can Benefit from D-SNAP in Georgia?

Around 982,930 people in Georgia could benefit from D-SNAP, which helps families meet their basic food needs. The program will be rolled out in four phases, each covering different counties. Here’s a breakdown of the phases: Phase 1: Dates: October 21 – October 26, 2024 Counties: Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long Phase 2: Dates: October 29 – November 4, 2024 Counties: Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Glynn, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Ware Phase 3: Dates: November 7 – November 14, 2024 Counties: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Washington Phase 4: Dates: November 18 – November 23, 2024 Counties: Appling, Candler, Emanuel, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler

How to Apply for D-SNAP Assistance

To apply for D-SNAP, your household must live or work in one of the disaster-affected counties. You must also show that your household has been impacted by the disaster and meet other specific criteria. If you qualify, you will receive food assistance based on your household size. This assistance is equal to the maximum monthly amount of SNAP benefits that you would typically receive, and you can use it to buy food at approved stores. In some cases, you may even be able to use the benefits to shop online.

What About Households Already Receiving SNAP?

Households already receiving regular SNAP benefits cannot apply for D-SNAP. However, the USDA has approved extra SNAP benefits for families in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee who are already enrolled in the SNAP program. If you live in one of the counties affected by the hurricane and already get SNAP, you don’t need to apply for the additional benefits. These extra benefits will be added automatically.

Extra Benefits for Other Affected Counties

If you live in a county not included in the D-SNAP phases but were still impacted by Hurricane Helene, you can still apply for extra benefits through your state’s SNAP office. This ensures that all affected families can get the food assistance they need during their recovery. D-SNAP provides a valuable service for families struggling after a disaster like Hurricane Helene. By offering temporary food assistance, the program helps ensure that people affected by the disaster can continue to meet their basic needs. If you live in an affected area and meet the requirements, make sure to apply for this assistance. If you’re already receiving SNAP benefits, you might also get extra help to support your family during this tough time.

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