DON’T GIVE UP.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, residents have met with difficulties in applying for food benefits and many are being denied. In terms of food benefits, one problem has been an apparent catch-22 on the site, in which a claimant has to report damage to their home to qualify for money for food, but when they specify damage, they are directed to their private insurance company. Then, once the insurance company is involved, there is no option for applying for FEMA food reimbursement, and insurance does not cover loss of food.
Also, if applicants say they currently have food, most are being rejected when using the online application for food benefits. A rejection also might be because someone is already getting food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…