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Oct. 10, 2022
Contact: Jake Sunderland, Communications.DHS@dhsoha.state.or.us
Need to know:
- If you had to throw away food purchased with SNAP due to the public safety power shutoffs or wildfire evacuations that occurred in August and September, you can request replacement benefits to purchase new food.
- The deadline to request replacement benefits has been extended to Oct. 24.
(Salem) – Oregonians who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the public safety power shutoffs or wildfire evacuations in August and September are encouraged to request replacement benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).
Households who lost or disposed of food purchased with SNAP benefits because it was unsafe to eat due to these events can request that replacement benefits be issued for the cost of the food lost. They may request to replace food benefits equal to one month of the normal benefit amount for the household.
Replacement benefits must be requested by Oct. 24 by:
Once approved, replacement benefits are added to the household’s existing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
Resources to help meet basic needs
Administered by ODHS, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1 million eligible, low-income families and individuals in Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities. Oregonians in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP, child care, cash assistance and Medicaid. Learn more at benefits.oregon.gov. For local resources in your area, such as food or shelter, please call 2-1-1 or reach out to the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-855-ORE-ADRC or 1-855-673-2372.
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