Press Releases

More Than $1 Billion in Federal Disaster Food Assistance Distributed in Florida - Oct 20, 2017, 4:21pm

As of October 19, DCF has processed more than 683,500 DSNAP applications that meet the federal requirements and more than $954 million in federal food assistance has been distributed between DSNAP and SNAP supplements across Florida.

DCF Issues Updates on Federal Disaster Food Assistance Program - Oct 19, 2017, 3:46pm

DCF has processed more than 658,000 DSNAP applications that meet the federal requirements and more than $915 million in federal food assistance has been distributed between DSNAP and SNAP supplements across Florida.

DCF Issues Updates on Federal Disaster Food Assistance Program - Oct 18, 2017, 4:42pm

DCF has processed more than 625,000 DSNAP applications that meet the federal requirements and more than $873 million in federal food assistance has been distributed between DSNAP and SNAP supplements across Florida.

More Than Two Million Floridians Have Received Federal Disaster Food Assistance Through DCF - Oct 18, 2017, 7:53am

DCF makes requests to federal USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Unprecedented Turnout For Disaster SNAP Food Assistance Program - Oct 13, 2017, 8:19am

Food for Florida has provided emergency funding for more than 300,000 families in Florida

Florida Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Oct 12, 2017, 8:35am

If you suspect that someone is involved in domestic violence, call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119.

DCF Provides Guidance For Those Applying For Disaster SNAP - Sep 26, 2017, 1:42pm

The Florida Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) will open the first Disaster SNAP (or Food for Florida) sites this week and reminds Floridians seeking disaster food assistance of important details prior to visiting a Food for Florida site.

DCF To Initiate Disaster SNAP Food Assistance Program In 48 Counties - Sep 22, 2017, 10:37am

Food for Florida sites will assist individuals and families recovering from Hurricane Irma

DCF, USDA Provides $133 Million In Food Assistance To Replace Food Destroyed By Hurricane Irma Impacts - Sep 20, 2017, 1:24pm

The State of Florida, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), this week provided $133 million in Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for current food assistance recipients in areas most severely impacted by Hurricane Irma.