VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Department of Children and Family announced on Friday that D-SNAP pre-registration for Volusia County will begin on Monday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 30.
D-SNAP is a disaster relief program geared towards residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian and who do not already receive assistance through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
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Once pre-registered, residents must call the D-SNAP call center between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. for an interview.
You can call 888-348-0408 or 855-278-7136 to schedule a phone interview.
Phone interviews will be held on the following days and will be organized based on residents’ last names.
- A-F: Thursday, Oct. 27
- G-N: Friday, Oct. 28
- O-Z: Saturday, Oct. 29
- Any last name: Sunday, Oct. 30
In-person D-SNAP events will also be held for residents who are unable to virtually register and schedule interviews.
The dates for in-person events have not yet been released.
Eligible residents will receive an electronic benefit transfer card by mail that can be used at United States Department of Agriculture food retailers.
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