The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP)

​​​​The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) offers food assistance to low-income households affected by a Presidential Disaster Declaration. 

Unlike regular SNAP, DSNAP may help people who are not normally eligible for food assistance due to disaster-related circumstances.

If your household has experienced losses due to such an event, you may qualify for benefits, even if you’re not typically eligible for SNAP.​​​

​​When is DSNAP available?

DSNAP becomes available when:
  • A Presidential Disaster Declaration includes Individual Assistance, and
  • A DSNAP Waiver is approved by FNS (USDA) for Kentucky to operate DSNAP in specific counties or areas. 

​Eligibility Requirements​

To qualify for DSNAP, you must:

  • Interview - c​onducted by phone or in person to determine eligibility
  • Provide a valid photo ID
  • Live or work in a disaster-declared area approved for DSNAP
  • Have disaster-related expenses, such as:
    • Home or business repairs
    • ​Temporary shelter costs
    • Evacuation or relocation expenses
  • Meet DSNAP income limits and not currently receive SNAP benefits

Even if you do not qualify for SNAP, you might be eligible for DSNAP due to disaster-related expenses.

Active DSNAP Events

Current DSNAP Event: 
DR-4875-KY Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight -line Winds, and Tornadoes
Incident Period: May 16-17, 2025 
Active DSNAP for Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union. 

Phone lines will be open on Thursday, June 5, 2025, Friday, June 6, 2025 and Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  ​Eastern time and Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m Eastern time.  

D-SNAP Local County Office sites will be open Thursday, June 5, 2025,  Friday, June 6, 2025,  Saturday,​ June 7, 2025, and Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12, 2025,​ ​​from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. local office time. After approval, applicants can pick up their D-SNAP card in a local office listed until 12:00 p.m. local office time the following day, or it will be mailed. 

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) sites will be staffed in Laurel and Pulaski Counties and will be available to take D-SNAP applications from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.​ Eastern time Thursday, June 5, 2025, through Saturday, June 7, 2025, and Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12, 2025,.

Documentation

Apply​​​

To apply for DSNAP please call 1-855-306-8959​ or visit your local office.

The location and mailing address for each local office can be found in the Local Office Directory at ​ https://prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov/Office_Phone/index.aspx.