VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County residents will receive $8 million in combined food and rent assistance in the coming months thanks to money the county received from the federal CARES Act.
On Tuesday, the Volusia County Council voted to earmark $5 million for rent and mortgage assistance and $3 million for food assistance to help those who have lost their income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “Volusia County residents have suffered serious financial injury as a result of the COVID-19 crisis,” a memorandum presented at the council meeting read. “Many of our residents are in need of financial assistance to maintain basic necessities such as shelter.” Residents must meet certain requirements in order to qualify for rent and