Broward and Miami-Dade Counties both opened federal Disaster SNAP benefit food programs related to Hurricane Irma this Tuesday. And as open enrollment events at the BB&T Center (Sunrise) and Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) opened their doors, massive lines and traffic congestion formed.
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Thousands of people lined up outside both locations hours before the events were scheduled to begin at 7 a.m.
At both locations, those attending will be served by the first letter of their last name depending on the day and run until 6 p.m.
- The Tuesday event will serve those with the last names from A-F
- The Wednesday event will serve G-P
- The Thursday event will serve Q-Z
The benefits, known as D-SNAP and formally the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides food benefits to people affected by disasters.
People who normally are not eligible for SNAP benefits may qualify for D-SNAP, depending on income.
For more information, click here and/or visit the DCF website.