How to Get Replacements After Severe Weather in 2024

According to Vibes.okdiario , If you’ve been affected by recent severe weather in Oregon, you might be eligible to receive replacements for food lost through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) allows states to issue SNAP replacements when natural disasters occur, and Oregon residents can apply for these benefits if they have lost food purchased with SNAP during the recent extreme weather events.

How to Request SNAP Replacement in Oregon

If your food was destroyed due to a natural disaster like a flood, storm, fire, or even a power outage, you can request SNAP replacement in Oregon in three ways:

1. Visit a local office
2. Call the Oregon Department of Human Services at 800-699-9075
3. Fill out an online form and mail it to [email protected].

For those who need to complete the form, you can access it here: SNAP replacement form. If you’re unsure where to find a local office, visit the Oregon DHS office locator here: Office Finder.

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Deadline for SNAP Replacement Requests in Oregon

In most cases, SNAP recipients must request a replacement within 10 days of the food being lost or destroyed. However, residents in certain counties will have extended deadlines. The following counties have until December 18, 2024 to submit SNAP replacement requests:

• Yamhill
• Washington
• Umatilla
• Tillamook
• Polk
• Multnomah
• Marion
• Malheur
• Linn
• Lincoln
• Lane
• Lake
• Klamath
• Josephine
• Jefferson
• Jackson
• Douglas
• Deschutes
• Coos
• Clatsop
• Clackamas
• Benton