Residents in 27 counties are eligible for free groceries this week. Here's why.
Starting Friday, all residents in one of the hardest hit areas by Hurricane Florence can apply to replace groceries lost during the storm.
Posted — UpdatedStarting Friday, residents in some of the hardest hit areas by Hurricane Florence can apply to replace the groceries they lost during the storm.
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, called D-SNAP, provides households that qualify a one-time benefit on a special debit card to help buy food.
"The exact amount will depend on household size, but a family of one would receive $192, a family of four would receive $640 and larger families would receive more," according to a statement in the release.
In addition to food, people can purchase infant formula, ice and drinking water with the card. Paper items, soap, vitamins, diapers, medicine, pet foods, tobacco or alcoholic beverages can not be purchased.
Brian Haney, the Assistant County Manager of Harnett County, said the benefits have caused longer than usual wait times at the department.
He recommends people get there early.
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