In the wake of Hurricane Helene's path through Western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper is pushing for those impacted to apply for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as D-SNAP. The program aims to aid those who need help purchasing food after the natural disaster struck. The deadline for applications is swiftly approaching, set for tomorrow, and the governor's message was clear in his urge to get people signed up before the cutoff. "We know many North Carolinians were affected by Helene and D-SNAP is one of the many ways we are taking action to get help to those who need it," Governor Cooper stated, as reported in a recent release on his official website.
Now, with the deadline looming, residents are being prompted to take immediate action. In Governor Cooper’s statement, gleaned from his press release on the Governor's website, emphasis was placed on the multiple avenues of support being paved for the community’s recovery, stating his commitment: "I encourage all those eligible to apply by Thursday's deadline. We will continue to support communities and families every step of the way as they recover.” Teams of others are ready to assist with applications, wearing relief gear, scattered across the affected areas.
This call to action is part of a broader effort by state officials to provide various forms of relief to those affected by the hurricane, which has left many in Western North Carolina grappling with the destruction of property and disruptions to their daily lives. D-SNAP comes as a crucial resource for many who are working to return to a semblance of normalcy. Application details and eligibility requirements for the program can be found on the respective government websites.
For more information on D-SNAP and how to apply, individuals should visit the state's emergency assistance web pages or contact their local Department of Social Services.
