Working Toward Disaster Nutrition Assistance with NAP
Of the many programs that become available after a disaster, one of the most important for families in the CNMI is the USDA’s Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-NAP. D-NAP provides temporary food assistance to households affected by a major disaster when income, access to food, or household stability has been disrupted. For families trying to get back on their feet, it can be one of the most direct forms of support available. Launching D-NAP, however, requires a federal approval process. I was grateful to meet with NAP Administrator Margarita Aldan and Annie Reyes to discuss where we are in that process, the plan moving forward, and how my office can help. They are working hard to move this effort forward, and I am hopeful we will have updates to share soon.