Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

D-SNAP is a temporary disaster food assistance program that provides one month of benefits to people impacted by a natural disaster.

The application window for Phase 1 of D-SNAP has now closed, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. As of Oct. 28, more than 164,000 individuals in North Carolina had been approved to receive D-SNAP benefits.

Electronic Benefits Transfer Card (EBT Card) 

Henderson County SNAP and D-SNAP Accepted Retailers 

Eligible households received 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. While there are income eligibility standards, a number of considerations are taken into account.

The benefits are good for up to nine months. Benefit cards will be available for pick up at the D-SNAP locations in the county or you can get the EBT card mailed to you overnight at the address you specify on your application.

Hot meals are also available using DSNAP cards at the following locations.

Other Resources 

People who were not able to apply for D-SNAP can:

1. Apply for regular Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). The amount of FNS benefits each household receives is based on several eligibility factors, such as the number of people in the household, total income, and allowable deductions.
2. Apply for WIC if you are a pregnant woman or have children under 5
3. Visit a food distribution site. (Spanish)