Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

D-SNAP

D-SNAP can help you with food assistance if you have been affected by a natural disaster. If you are eligible, you will get a one-month SNAP benefit to help replace food lost. If you already get SNAP, you may get a supplement if you are in a disaster area.

If approved for D-SNAP, you will get an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. You can use the card just like a debit card to buy allowable food at local stores.

Is Connecticut currently running D-SNAP?

FNS Disaster Assistance

There are currently no disasters declared in CT. If Connecticut activates D-SNAP, more information will be available at that time.

More information on current disasters

To get more information on FEMA updates and additional resources, visit the link above.

D-SNAP Income Eligibility Standards and Allotments

D-SNAP FFY26 Gross Income Eligibility Standard

D-SNAP eligibility

Once the President declares a disaster in the affected area(s) of CT, DSS will submit a request for D-SNAP. If approved, the D-SNAP application process begins.

To be eligible for D-SNAP, a household must:

Have income at or below the D-SNAP Eligibility Standard
Live in the disaster area
Buy or plan to buy food during the benefit period, and
Meet other D-SNAP criteria to be eligible, such as:

Loss of income
Bank accounts you cannot access due to the disaster
Out-of-pocket disaster related expenses

Apply for D-SNAP

Connecticut is not running D-SNAP at this time.

If Connecticut activates D-SNAP, more information will be available at that time.

What is needed to Apply?

You must complete the application Form W-799 or Form W-799S
Provide proof of your identity
Have an in-person interview

If needed, provide documents for:

Income
Bank accounts
Residency
Food loss