The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) for four West Virginia counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. Nearly 3,000 households in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties may qualify for temporary food assistance to help with grocery expenses as they recover from the disaster.
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D-SNAP allows those who would not normally be eligible for SNAP benefits to receive assistance if they meet specific disaster-related criteria, including income limits and disaster-related expenses. The program provides one month of benefits equal to the maximum amount for a household’s size, which can be used at authorized retailers, including select online options. West Virginia residents can apply for D-SNAP in person between March 17 and March 21, 2025. The state will release further details about application sites through local media.
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To qualify, applicants must live or work in an eligible disaster area and have suffered financial impacts due to the event. Current SNAP recipients are not eligible for D-SNAP but may request supplemental benefits to bring their allotment up to the maximum level for their household size if they are not already receiving that amount. Those seeking more information can contact West Virginia’s Department of Human Services or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
USDA continues to work with state and local partners to expedite disaster assistance programs, including support for farmers, ranchers, and small businesses affected by the storm. The department has implemented waivers and flexibilities across various programs to accelerate the distribution of aid and resources. Assistance includes expedited insurance payments and streamlined recovery efforts for agricultural producers impacted by the disaster.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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