Recipients of SNAP May Be Eligible for Replacement Benefits

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Oregonians who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to recent windstorm and ice storm related power outages are encouraged to request replacement benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).

Households who receive SNAP who lost or disposed of food that 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 within 10 calendar days of the food loss by:

  • Calling Oregon Eligibility customer service at: (800) 699-9075
  • Email: SSP.StatewideWorkshare@dhsoha.state.or.us

Once approved, replacement benefits are added to the household’s existing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.

Resources to help meet basic needs 

  • Learn about government programs and community resources for older adults and people with disabilities: Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon at 1-855-673-2372 or www.adrcoforegon.org
  • Dial 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898-211, www.211info.org

1 COMMENT

  1. I just found out about the SNAP food replacement benifit for the food that went bad because of the
    Power being off for 4 days. I am already on the SNAP program. I was without power the 27th of Dec 2022 thru the 30th of Dec 2022.
    My e mail is hayniem@cavenet.com
    Oregon Trail Card# 5076 9300 6631 4606
    Vicky Haynie
    316 Hanby Lane
    Cave Junction, Or 97523
    Josephine County

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