DCF Disaster Food Stamp Program Update - July 29, 2005

In response to Dennis, the Department, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, launched a DFS Program in Escambia, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties and accepted applications for the program last week. To date the Department has approved applications from 42,232 families and 126,459 individuals to receive benefits. More approvals are pending.

A breakdown on the number of families and individuals to receive benefits, and benefit amounts is as follows:

Individuals determined to be eligible for the program this week will receive Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, similar to ATM cards, that can be used at USDA-approved food retailers.

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