Florida approves D-SNAP food assistance for people impacted by hurricanes

ORLANDO, Fla. — Thursday marks two weeks since Hurricane Milton swept through Central Florida.

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Parts of our area saw some of the worst storm damage.

As recovery continues, more help is available.

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The Department of Children and Families says Florida’s application for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, has been approved.

It provides food assistance for people impacted by both hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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The program will be implemented in phases and by county.

In Central Florida, Flagler, Lake, and Volusia are in Phase 3.

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Pre-registration for those counties starts Monday, Nov. 11.

More information on D-SNAP benefits can be found here.

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