Another State has been given permission to implement D-SNAP. Here it is Virginia and all of its Hurricane Helene-affected disaster zones. Virginians’ plans have been negatively impacted by this tropical storm.
Therefore, USDA must help all families that are unable to afford food in order to prevent food insecurity. Remember that USDA estimates that 22,858 households qualify for this relief funding to purchase groceries. About nine counties are impacted overall.
Who can receive D-SNAP, What is the last day?
Many Virginians are eligible for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments even though they are not eligible for Food Stamp assistance. Of course, there are requirements in order to be eligible.
USDA has established catastrophe income restrictions and qualified disaster-related expenses. Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee are additional states that have recently become eligible for D-SNAP.
Through November 22, 2024, residents of Virginia’s impacted areas will have the opportunity to apply for in-person D-SNAP assistance.
Which Virginia counties are eligible for D-SNAP?
USDA claims that they are nine:
Washington, Tazewell, Smyth, Scott, Grayson, Bland, Wythe, and Wise. Benefits will be provided for one month to those who apply and are qualified. For a SNAP household of their size, it will actually be the entire amount.
Afterwards, groceries could be purchased at approved grocery stores using this D-SNAP money.
A waiver has been established that permits qualified recipients to purchase hot meals that are ready to eat or hot meals to go from qualified establishments.
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The ten-day reporting requirement for food purchased with Food Stamps that you lost because of power outages has also been waived. Keep in mind that the waiver for hot items will expire on December 10, 2024. Do not pass up this money by applying as soon as you can.
