According to the PA Department of Human Services (DHS), SNAP benefit recipients are eligible to receive replacement benefits if they lost food due to power outages, flooding, fires or other disasters.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s website states that SNAP recipients must complete and submit an Affidavit for Replacement of Food Destroyed in a Household Disaster within 10 days of the reported food loss.
SNAP recipients may also request replacement funds in person at their local DHS County Assistance Office, over the phone or through the COMPASS app.
“The last thing you need to worry about when recovering from a storm is being unable to eat, so I want all impacted, eligible Pennsylvanians to know that help is available right now. If you are a SNAP recipient and this storm caused a power outage that spoiled your food, you can receive replacement SNAP benefits. DHS is here when you need us, so please reach out to your local County Assistance Office and request replacement SNAP benefits as soon as possible,” said DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh.
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