The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people recovering from Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Approximately 22,858 households in nine counties are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.
Through this program, which USDA makes available through states in the aftermath of disasters, people who may not be eligible for SNAP in normal circumstances can participate if they meet specific criteria, including disaster income limits and qualifying disaster-related expenses.
USDA recently announced that residents in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee may be eligible for D-SNAP. Today’s announcement brings the total area where D-SNAP is offered to 153 e ligible counties and two Tribes across the states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. USDA continues to work with states to offer D-SNAP to their residents.
“USDA is committed to making sure that families, farmers and communities impacted by recent hurricanes get the support they need, including help with grocery expenses as people grapple with significant disruption to their lives,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The Biden-Harris Administration, including USDA, will do everything in our power to help you respond, recover and rebuild – no matter how long it takes.”
Virginia will operate its in-person D-SNAP application period Nov. 18 through Nov. 22, 2024. Eligible areas include the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe. Virginia will share additional information about D-SNAP application dates and locations through local media.
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