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Since 2008, Benefits Connection has secured over $80 million in unused SNAP benefits that are now being used to put food on the table of tens of thousands of Central Floridians in need. The program is designed to help qualified candidates overcome the challenges associated with accessing these dollars, such as lack of access to a computer or skills to navigate an online application, lack of awareness regarding these benefits, misinformation on eligibility factors, and language and literacy barriers. The slow economic growth and the limited availability of in-person application assistance are real challenges to those who have never had to apply for benefits before, the elderly, individuals with disabilities and for those with literacy barriers.  

By offering advice, support and assistance at convenient locations, we can extend our reach and better facilitate the benefit process. Our team of Specialists provides one-on-one assistance with the application, submits support documents to the DCF, completes the interview required by the program, and provides SNAP education, information and referrals to a network of agencies. In addition, our specialists are able to enroll our clients in Medicaid, TANF, and the Medicare Savings Program, which benefits seniors and persons with disabilities.