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USDA Announces Assistance for Low-Income Florida Residents

Key Points:

– The USDA has introduced the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to provide support for low-income Florida residents affected by Hurricane Idalia.
– The assistance will be available to residents in 11 counties, including Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Suwanee, and Taylor.
– The program aims to help individuals and families recover from the hurricane’s impact by providing additional assistance for purchasing food.

Closing Paragraph:

The USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) is a crucial step in supporting low-income Florida residents affected by Hurricane Idalia. By providing additional assistance for purchasing food, the program aims to help individuals and families recover from the hurricane’s impact. This initiative demonstrates the USDA’s commitment to supporting agriculture communities, even in times of adversity.

Original Article:https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2023/09/20/usda-announces-approval-d-snap-florida-disaster-areas