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Tennessee Department of Human Services offering more food, financial resources for tornado victims

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Danny Ramsey's back yard is seen on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Cleveland, Tenn. No Bradley County residents were killed in the tornado, but the storm did completely destroy at least 25 homes in the area. Many Cleveland residents are uninsured, and must now figure out how to pay for the damage to their homes.
Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Danny Ramsey's back yard is seen on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Cleveland, Tenn. No Bradley County residents were killed in the tornado, but the storm did completely destroy at least 25 homes in the area. Many Cleveland residents are uninsured, and must now figure out how to pay for the damage to their homes. Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Danny Ramsey's back yard is seen on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Cleveland, Tenn. No Bradley County residents were killed in the tornado, but the storm did completely destroy at least 25 homes in the area. Many Cleveland residents are uninsured, and must now figure out how to pay for the damage to their homes.

By Kim Sebring, compiler 4 min read

The Tennessee Department of Human Services will begin offering new resources on Wednesday to those with a financial need who were impacted by the April 12 tornado disaster, according to a news release from the TDHS.

Individuals will be able to submit applications for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits and the Families First/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Emergency Cash Assistance program until May 12.

Applications will be accepted from individuals currently living or working in an approved Bradley County zip code (37311, 37323, 37309, 37310, 37353, and 37312) or Hamilton County zip code (37302, 37363, 37379, 37412, 37416, and 37421), the release states.

D-SNAP provides one month of food assistance for families who may not normally be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Benefits are loaded onto an EBT (electronic benefit transfer) card that can be used at any authorized SNAP retailer or grocery store.

The Emergency Cash Assistance program provides a one-time cash payment to families significantly impacted by the April 12 weather disaster and is funded by the Families First/TANF program. It provides $500 for a household of 1 to 2 persons, $750 for a household of 3 to 4 persons or $1000 for a household with 5 or more persons.