From NCDHHS: Residents in 25 western counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians households in the 28719 zip code impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), which will begin today, Oct. 18.
D-SNAP is open to individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Helene who are not currently receiving Food and Nutrition Services benefits. The application period opened on Oct. 15 and will close on Oct. 24.
Eligible households will be notified within three days of completing the application and receive a one-time benefit on a special debit card (called an Electronic Benefits Transfer, or EBT card) to help buy food. The exact amount will depend on household size, income and disaster losses and is good for up to nine months. Benefit cards will be available for pick up at the D-SNAP locations in each county or you can get the EBT card mailed to you overnight at the address you specify on your application.
Read about eligibility and how to apply online, by phone, or in person by eligible county at: ncdhhs.gov/snap. (Spanish version)