Habitat for Humanity Walton County

10/14/2026

📣 WALTON COUNTY: HELP US DOCUMENT THE FULL IMPACT

As power and internet service are restored throughout our area, we’re sharing the county’s damage surveys again. If you were affected by the storm and haven’t already completed the appropriate survey, please take a few minutes to do so.

🏠 Reporting damage to your home or business is important, but please include other ways the storm affected you, too.

🥫 Even if you only had debris in your yard, but lost food in your refrigerator or freezer because the power was out, include those details in the “Additional Narrative” question. Explain what happened, how long you were without power, and how your household was affected.

✅ ALREADY RESOLVED? PLEASE STILL REPORT IT.
Even if your power is back on, debris has been cleared, repairs have been completed, or you’ve replaced the food you lost, please complete the survey if you haven’t already. We want to document what you experienced, not just the problems that remain today.

Accurate reports help local officials document what Walton County experienced and give state and federal partners, including FEMA, a clearer picture of the storm’s impact on our community.

🔗 COUNTY RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE SURVEY
https://arcg.is/1yrPn44

🔗 COUNTY BUSINESS DAMAGE SURVEY
https://arcg.is/1jCuGP3

ℹ️ These surveys document storm impacts. They are not applications for FEMA assistance and do not guarantee assistance.

💚 Please share, especially with neighbors who are just getting power and internet back. Your experience matters!

10/14/2026

💚 FREE LUNCH TODAY IN SANTA ROSA BEACH! 💚

Hope is on the way, Walton County! In partnership with Matrix COC, Walton County Emergency Management, The Salvation Army serving Okaloosa & Walton Counties and Habitat for Humanity of Walton County is helping bring our community together during hurricane recovery.

🍽️ FREE LUNCH FOR EVERYONE
📍 Habitat ReStore – Santa Rosa Beach
🗓️ TODAY, Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 12:30 PM while supplies last

Everyone is welcome! Please stop by, grab a meal, and know that our community is here for you. 💚

IMPORTANT: PLEASE REPORT HURRICANE DAMAGE!

Whether you have insurance or not, reporting your damage is important to help our community qualify for disaster assistance and future recovery funding.

📋 Report damage here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/4e785099acd6450da0adb60c72a3d4a5

🏠 Apply for FEMA disaster assistance: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

📞 FEMA Helpline: 800-621-3362

It takes a village to rebuild, recover, and care for one another. Thank you to all our partners, volunteers, and community heroes who continue to show up when our neighbors need us most!

10/13/2026

❤️ FREE MEALS AVAILABLE TODAY IN WALTON COUNTY!

As our community recovers from Hurricane Isaias, local partners are coming together to support our neighbors with free meal distributions throughout Walton County today, Tuesday, October 13th.

📍 Habitat for Humanity ReStore
2440 U.S. Highway 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach
🕛 12:00 noon (estimated and while it lasts)

Additional meal distribution locations are listed in the graphic.

💚 WALTON COUNTY: NEED HELP OR WANT TO HELP?

Whether you need essential assistance or want to volunteer, these resources can help connect our community during recovery.

🙋 VOLUNTEER TO HELP
Sign up as an individual or organization to support local needs.
🔗 https://icanhelp.matrixcoc.org

🥫 REQUEST ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE
Need food, water, meals, or other essential support? Submit a request to help coordinate assistance.
🔗 https://assistance.matrixcoc.org

🏠 REPORT RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE
Report storm damage to your home using Walton County’s assessment form.
🔗 https://arcg.is/1yrPn44

🏢 REPORT COMMERCIAL DAMAGE
Report storm damage to a business or commercial property.
🔗 https://arcg.is/1jCuGP3

📌 Please note: The essential assistance form is for basic needs, not property damage or repair requests. Use the appropriate county damage assessment form to report property damage.

Thank you to Matrix C.O.C., Walton County Emergency Management, and all the organizations working together to help our community recover. ❤️

📢 SNAP FOOD ASSISTANCE UPDATE | October 11, 2026

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is accepting Replacement SNAP requests for eligible households affected by Hurricane Isaias, including Walton County.

If you currently receive SNAP and lost food purchased with those benefits because of the hurricane, you may qualify for replacement benefits, up to your previously approved monthly SNAP amount.

📅 Submit your request by Monday, October 19, 2026.

To request assistance:

1. Log in to your MyACCESS account:
https://myaccess.myflfamilies.com/Public/login

2. Find the green banner on your dashboard.

3. Select “Individual Replacement Request” and complete the request.

Walton County households do not need to submit documentation verifying their food loss. However, you must still submit a replacement request.

❓ Is this D-SNAP?

This announcement is for Replacement SNAP for people already receiving SNAP. It does not announce the opening of D-SNAP, which is a separate disaster food assistance program.

The Matrix will continue monitoring DCF announcements and share updates if D-SNAP becomes available.

🔗 DCF’s official hurricane assistance information:
https://www.myflfamilies.com/isaias -resource-tabs

Please share so our neighbors know about this assistance and the deadline to request it. 💚

10/13/2026

❤️ FREE MEALS AVAILABLE TODAY IN WALTON COUNTY!

As our community recovers from Hurricane Isaias, local partners are coming together to support our neighbors with free meal distributions throughout Walton County today, Tuesday, October 13th AND Wednesday, October 14th!

📍 Habitat for Humanity ReStore
2440 U.S. Highway 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach
🕛 12:00 noon (estimated and while it lasts)

Additional meal distribution locations are listed in the graphic.

💚 WALTON COUNTY: NEED HELP OR WANT TO HELP?

Whether you need essential assistance or want to volunteer, these resources can help connect our community during recovery.

🙋 VOLUNTEER TO HELP
Sign up as an individual or organization to support local needs.
🔗 https://icanhelp.matrixcoc.org

🥫 REQUEST ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE
Need food, water, meals, or other essential support? Submit a request to help coordinate assistance.
🔗 https://assistance.matrixcoc.org

🏠 REPORT RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE
Report storm damage to your home using Walton County’s assessment form.
🔗 https://arcg.is/1yrPn44

🏢 REPORT COMMERCIAL DAMAGE
Report storm damage to a business or commercial property.
🔗 https://arcg.is/1jCuGP3

📌 Please note: The essential assistance form is for basic needs, not property damage or repair requests. Use the appropriate county damage assessment form to report property damage.

Thank you to Matrix C.O.C., Walton County Emergency Management, and all the organizations working together to help our community recover. ❤️

Please share this post to help spread the word!

10/12/2026

We hope everyone weathered Hurricane Isaias safely and that you and your loved ones are doing well with little to no damage. ❤️

Our Habitat for Humanity of Walton County Affiliate Office is closed today in observance of Columbus Day.

While our office is closed, we invite you to learn more about our mission to provide safe, affordable housing in Walton County and how you can help make a difference in our community.

Visit WaltonCountyHabitat.org to learn more. 🏠

10/08/2026

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10/08/2026

🌧️ Important Festival & Storm Update

Due to expected storm conditions and Walton County’s state of emergency, The Market Shop's 11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival has been cancelled this Saturday, October 10th.

We’re disappointed, but the safety of our guests, vendors, staff and volunteers comes first. ❤️ Ticket holders can visit link for refund or donation information.
👉 https://www.bigtickets.com/support/the-market-shops-bloody-mary-festival/the-market-shops-11th-annual-bloody-mary-festival/refund%2Drequest

As you prepare for the storm, here are a few helpful reminders:

• Fill bathtubs with water for flushing toilets if needed.
• Move refrigerated food to the freezer to help keep it cold longer.
• Fill your gas tank and have cash on hand.
• Charge phones and portable batteries.
• Stock up on ice and keep coolers closed.
• If using a generator, always operate outdoors away from windows and doors.
• Wash clothes and linens before the storm.
• And don’t forget to secure outdoor items!

Need tarps or bungee cords? The Habitat ReStore Walton County in Santa Rosa Beach has them available while supplies last. Stop by 2440 US Hwy 98 W to pick up storm-prep essentials while supporting Habitat Walton. 💙

Most importantly, stay safe and follow local emergency instructions. We hope to raise a glass with you next year! ❤️

10/07/2026

🏠 Learning, Connecting & Building for the Future!

Some of our Habitat Walton team are in Atlanta this week for the HFHI U.S. Affiliate Conference 2026!

As Habitat for Humanity celebrates 50 years and Habitat Walton celebrates 30 years, we’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with fellow Habitat affiliates and ReStores, share ideas and bring new inspiration home to strengthen our mission locally.

We’re excited to keep building toward our goal of 100 Habitat homes by 2030! 🏡 We are not just building homes. We are changing lives!

Want to get involved?
📧 [email protected]
🌐 WaltonCountyHabitat.org

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10/06/2026

🎉 Happy 1-Year Anniversary, T! 🎉

Help us congratulate and celebrate our Director of Operations, Teresa “T” Horton, on one year with Habitat for Humanity of Walton County! 💙🏡

T oversees both our Habitat Walton affiliate office and Habitat ReStore operations, along with the incredible employees, volunteers, construction, donors and homeowners who help bring our mission to life. 🫶

Teresa is an invaluable addition to our team and an amazing example of leadership in action. She leads with positivity, grace, and kindness, while inspiring those around her to work together toward our mission of providing safe and affordable housing in Walton County.

She commands respect while also bringing a genuine warmth and approachable spirit that makes her someone our team loves to work with and lean on. We are incredibly grateful for all she does for Habitat Walton and the people we serve.

Happy Anniversary, T! 💚 We are so lucky to have you leading alongside us!