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?

​​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 receiving SNAP benefits
DSNAP becomes available when:
  • A Presidential Disaster Declaration includes Individual Assistance, and
  • A DSNAP Waiver is approved by the Food and Nutrition Service (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

There are no active DSNAP events.

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.