Second Phase DSNAP On Site Event Concludes in Allendale County
The South Carolina Department of Social Services held the second phase of on site Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program events across the state, with Allendale County sessions running Wednesday December 4 through Friday December 6. The local event at the Brandt Building provided a way for residents affected by disaster loss to request supplemental benefits, a timely measure to address food security and recovery needs.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services conducted the second phase of on site Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program events across multiple counties, with Allendale County sessions scheduled Wednesday December 4 through Friday December 6. The Allendale site operated at the Brandt Building, 398 Barnwell Highway, Allendale, SC 29810, and was open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Today is the final day of the local event.
DSNAP offers supplemental nutrition assistance to households affected by declared disasters, and the statewide schedule varied by county during this phase. Current SNAP recipients who suffered a disaster loss and meet program criteria may be able to file an Affidavit of Loss and request a supplement. The state announcement included a full county by county schedule of on site locations and provided contact and program details for residents with SNAP or DSNAP questions.
The presence of an on site operation in Allendale County lowered barriers for residents who may lack transportation or internet access, allowing in person filing and questions to be handled directly with DSS staff. For families coping with property damage, crop loss, or other disaster related setbacks, the supplement can be an immediate resource to stabilize household food needs while longer term recovery steps are arranged. Local nonprofit partners and community leaders often coordinate with such events to direct residents to additional services, and the timing ahead of the holiday season increased the urgency for many households.
Looking beyond Allendale, the DSNAP effort is part of broader emergency response work across the state to ensure that households impacted by disasters can access federal and state nutrition supports quickly. Residents who believe they may qualify and who were unable to attend the Allendale sessions should contact the Department of Social Services for information on remaining local options and the full statewide schedule of DSNAP on site locations and program contacts.
