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 - conducted 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,.