In order to assist with shopping expenses, residents of South Carolina who were impacted by recent disasters can now apply for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
D-SNAP provides vital assistance to those who might not normally be eligible for conventional SNAP benefits, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that households in 28 counties and the Catawba Indian Reservation are eligible.
South Carolina D-SNAP Eligibility
Natural disaster-affected people and families are the target audience for D-SNAP, which offers short-term food assistance to those with disaster-related costs. About 357,000 homes are eligible in South Carolina.
In order to be eligible, applicants must meet specific income requirements and provide proof of hurricane-related costs, such as temporary relocation or property damage.
Dates and Application Procedure
South Carolina will provide both online and in-person D-SNAP applications to residents. The precise timeframes are as follows:
- Applications for Virtual Environments: November 12–November 21, 2024
- Applications in Person: December 2–December 13, 2024
Eligible households may apply at certain times at specific in-person locations or online at the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS). Residents affected by power outages or internet problems can still get help thanks to these flexible solutions.
D-SNAP Eligible Counties and Tribal Areas
Residents of the following areas in South Carolina are eligible for D-SNAP assistance:
- Counties: Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union, York; Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens
- Tribal area: Catawba Indian Reservation
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USDA Assistance for Disaster Relief
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has underlined the agency’s dedication to helping hurricane-affected communities.
D-SNAP has been expanded to include portions of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee in addition to South Carolina. Currently, D-SNAP assistance is available in 144 counties and two Tribal regions in these states.
| State | Eligible Counties | Application Period | Eligible Households |
| South Carolina | 28 Counties + Catawba | Nov 12-21, Dec 2-13 | 357,000 households |
| Florida | 144 Counties + 2 Tribes | Dates vary by county | Varies by area |
| Georgia | Designated Areas | Check state announcements | As determined |
| North Carolina | Disaster-Affected Areas | Check state announcements | As determined |
