Volusia County SNAP Recipients can Apply for Milton-Related Food Replacement

Posted On: October 15, 2024

Volusia County residents who were receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits before Hurricane Milton and lost food due to the storm may be eligible for food replacement through the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). To qualify, applicants must be a current SNAP recipient and complete the application form on DCF's website by Saturday, Oct. 19.

Residents eligible for SNAP replacement in Volusia County are not required to provide proof of a power outage exceeding four hours or other documentation of food loss.

Additionally, DCF has authorized SNAP recipients in Volusia County to use their SNAP EBT benefits to purchase hot foods from participating retailers until Friday, Nov. 15. Recipients should verify retailer participation before purchasing. Eligible foods include hot deli items, salad bars, and prepared sandwiches.

For more information about the SNAP benefit replacement and to access the online application, visit www.myflfamilies.com/milton.

This is a separate initiative from DCF's Disaster Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (D-SNAP), which is not yet available.

Residents can stay updated by downloading the Volusia Emergency Management app, following the County's social media channels, or visiting www.volusia.org. Residents can also call the Citizens Information Center at 866-345-0345 until 5 p.m. today for storm-related inquiries.