Other Ag News: USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for South Carolina Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people recovering from Hurricane Helene may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Approximately 357,291 households in 28 South Carolina counties and one Tribe are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.