Residents of five counties can register online or attend specific locations
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has unveiled Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) locations in Charlotte, Franklin, Hardee, Hernando and Sarasota counties , targeting residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This program targets those who are not currently receiving food assistance through the regular SNAP program.
Who can apply?
- Residents of the above counties affected by the hurricanes.
- Individuals who are not active SNAP recipients.
Those interested must pre-register online through the myflfamilies.com/DSNAP website from the start of each event through the last day. Those who have already completed a phone interview and were approved do not need to attend in person; theirEBT cards will be mailed to them.
Locations and dates of service
- Charlotte and Sarasota Counties: Charlotte Sports Park (2300 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33948), November 21-23, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Franklin County: Will S. Kendrick Park (1601 Kenneth B Cope Avenue, Carrabelle, FL 32322), November 22 - 24, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Hardee County: Family Resource Center (1016 S. 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873), November 22-24, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Hernando County: Hernando County Fairgrounds (6436 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601), November 22-24, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Important Rules
- In-person interviews are available for those who did not complete the phone interview, but are not required if the phone interview has already been completed.
- Attendees should attend only the D-SNAP event for their county of residence.
DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris noted that more locations will be announced as they are approved. For more information, visit myflfamilies.com/DSNAP.
