Southampton County
P.O. Box 400
Courtland, VA 23837

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CONTACT: Jane Maddrey, Social Services Director
(757) 653-3080

USDA TO ISSUE EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS
IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY

COURTLAND, VA - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the issuance of disaster food stamps for hurricane victims in Southampton County.

County residents may begin applying for disaster food stamps on Monday, September 29, at the Southampton County Department of Social Services, 26022 Administration Center Drive, Courtland. The agency will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications for this special program will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7. County residents who are not usually eligible for food stamps may qualify temporarily if their home or belongings were damaged or destroyed and they have disaster-related expenses or lost income as a result of the hurricane. Eligibility is based on available income less disaster-related expenses. For a family of four with an income of $2,010 or less, the food stamp allotment would be $465.

Those applying for assistance need to bring identification, which could be a driver's license, school or work ID, birth certificate or other identification. Also, proof of residency, such as utility bills or tax statements, should be brought, if possible.

County residents who are already receiving food stamps will automatically receive a half-month benefit in their EBT account, IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY RECEIVED BENEFITS TO REPLACE LOST FOOD BY SIGNING AN AFFIDAVIT at the Southampton County Department of Social Services. For more information, please call (757) 653-3080.

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