Federal food assistance sites to reopen in Miami-Dade, Broward counties

DSNAP shut down due to long lines, lack of staffing

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. ā€“ The Florida Department of Children and FamiliesĀ is reopening the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,Ā or DSNAP, in Miami-Dade and Broward countiesĀ after shutting it down nearly threeĀ weeks ago due to long lines and not enough staffing.

FromĀ Nov. 7-9, DSNAP will run operations with the assistance of local law enforcement.

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In Broward County, the event will be held at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. The Sunrise Police Department said bags or personal items larger than 12 by 12 inches, backpacks, coolers, and chairs willĀ not be permitted.

In Miami-Dade County, the event will be held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Ā Stadium officials said its clear bag policy will be in effect for each day of the event.

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