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Appendix III

Sample Cover Letter to Operate the D-SNAP

Local Agency Address

Date

Director’s name Director of Benefit Programs 5600 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060

Dear

The President has declared a disaster in Virginia. Based on this, we in _________county request authorization to operate the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D- SNAP). Considering that our entire county (or a significant area --whichever fits the situation better) has been affected by this disaster, we want to operate the full D-SNAP and not a modified plan. The population is also too large to operate the regular program.

We have attached the Application for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. We have ensured that the issuance and certification staff is separate and that the same person does not determine eligibility and then issue benefits.

According to our plan, we will be able to operate the D-SNAP successfully and provide benefits within three days.

Please advise as soon as possible if we have been approved to operate the D-SNAP.

Sincerely,

Director or designee

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