TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a recent announcement, Secretary Shevaun Harris of the Department of Children and Families detailed the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) sites for residents of Columbia, DeSoto, Lake, Lee, and Manatee counties in Florida. This program offers food aid to those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, who are not already benefiting from the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Residents of the specified counties who pre-registered online but missed their D-SNAP phone interview have the option to complete the process in person at their county’s D-SNAP location. However, if a phone interview was already conducted, an in-person interview is unnecessary.
The Department plans to reopen pre-registration for those who have not yet signed up online. Prior online registration is advised before visiting the site for the interview. The pre-registration will be available from the start to the end of each event. Interested individuals can register at www.myflfamilies.com/DSNAP.
D-SNAP On-Site Locations, Dates, and Times:
Lee County
Lee Civic Center
11831 Bayshore Road
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Dates: December 13-15, 2024
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lake County
Lake-Sumter State College
9501 U.S. Highway 441
Leesburg, FL 34788
Dates: December 14-16, 2024
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
DeSoto County
DeSoto County Fairgrounds
100 SW Heard Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
Dates: December 16-18, 2024
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Columbia County
Florida Gateway Fairgrounds
164 SW Mary Ethel Lane
Lake City, FL 32025
Dates: December 19-21, 2024
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Manatee County
Tom Bennett Park
400 Cypress Creek Blvd.
Bradenton, FL 34208
Dates: December 19-21, 2024
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Important information about in-person D-SNAP events:
- Those already receiving SNAP benefits are not eligible for D-SNAP and should not attend the on-site locations.
- Applicants approved via a phone interview will receive their EBT card by mail and should not attend the in-person events.
- Only residents of the county holding the event should attend, as those from other counties will not be served.
The Department is ensuring that D-SNAP sites are available in approved counties, with details released as they become available.
Media personnel planning to visit a D-SNAP location must contact the Department’s Press Office in advance by emailing @email. Note that interviews with the media are scheduled only on the first day of each event and require prior arrangement.
To access the full D-SNAP schedule by county and learn how to apply, visit www.myflfamilies.com/DSNAP.
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