On site D SNAP Location for Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties Open Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties on Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3 for applicants to complete their in-person interview on-site. D-SNAP provides food assistance for Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Helene who are not receiving food assistance through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Individuals who reside in Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties who pre-registered online but did not have a chance to complete their D-SNAP phone interview can visit the D-SNAP location for an
in-person interview. In-person interviews are not required if a phone interview was completed.

The Department will reopen pre-registration for individuals who reside in these counties and did not previously pre-register online. We encourage individuals to pre-register online before coming on-site to complete their interview. Online pre-registration will be available at www.myflfamilies.com/DSNAP from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3.

D-SNAP On-Site Location, Dates, and Times:
The Suwannee River Youth Fair Pavilion
17851 NW 90th Avenue
Fanning Springs, FL 32693
Dates: November 1- 3, 2024
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Current SNAP recipients are not eligible for D-SNAP and should not attend the on-site D-SNAP location.
• Applicants who were approved during the telephone interview for D-SNAP will receive their EBT card by mail and should not attend the on-site D-SNAP location.
• Florida residents that do not live in Dixie, Gilchrist, or Levy counties will not be served at this on-site D-SNAP location.

The Department will open D-SNAP locations in the counties that have been approved for D-SNAP. On-site locations and dates for counties will be announced as they open.

Any media who plan to attend a D-SNAP location should contact the Department's Press Office before arriving, at @email. Please note that media interviews will only be available on Friday, November 1, 2024, and need to be scheduled in advance.

To view the D-SNAP schedule by county and details on how to apply, visit www.myflfamilies.com/DSNAP.

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