HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Residents of Hillsborough County who have been financially impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton can now pre-register for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits.
To pre-register, visit the online portal by Friday, November 15th, at 11:59 PM.
Once pre-registered, residents will need to complete a phone interview based on their last name:
- A-F: Tuesday, November 12th
- G-N: Wednesday, November 13th
- O-Z: Thursday, November 14th
- All Last Names: Friday, November 15th
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D-SNAP Eligibility:
To be eligible for D-SNAP, you must:
- Not be currently receiving regular SNAP benefits.
- Have been a resident of Hillsborough County during the hurricanes.
- Have experienced disaster-related losses, such as damage to your home, loss of food, reduced income, or other related expenses.
- Meet specific financial eligibility requirements.
D-SNAP Benefits:
Eligible recipients will receive an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to purchase food at authorized retailers. Please note that EBT cards cannot be used for alcohol, tobacco, or non-food items.
For more information and to pre-register, please visit the designated website or contact the D-SNAP call center at (888) 348-0408.
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