People who live in certain Oregon counties and lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the Nov. 19-20, 2024, severe weather event have 30 days to request replacement benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).
Households who live in the following counties now have until Dec. 18, 2024, to request replacement food benefits:
- Benton
- Clackamas
- Clatsop
- Coos
- Deschutes
- Douglas
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Josephine
- Klamath
- Lake
- Lane
- Lincoln
- Linn
- Malheur
- Marion
- Multnomah
- Polk
- Tillamook
- Umatilla
- Washington
- Yamhill
ODHS received federal approval to waive the usual 10-day replacement benefit request deadline to help support people impacted by the strong winds and heavy rainfall that caused power outages for more than 25,000 households. Households who live outside the counties listed above must follow the usual process and request replacement benefits within 10 days of the loss.
Anyone who disposed of food bought with SNAP that was destroyed due to a disaster can request replacement benefits for the cost of the lost food. Requestors should be prepared to provide the total cost of the food lost and may have to provide proof of the event that destroyed the food if they don’t reside in one of the approved counties.
Replacement SNAP benefits may be requested by:
- Calling 800-699-9075
- Filling out a request form and emailing it to oregon.benefits@odhsoha.
oregon.gov - Visiting a local ODHS office
Once approved, replacement benefits are added to the household’s existing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The maximum replacement amount is the cost of the food lost, not to exceed the household’s normal monthly SNAP benefit.
Resources to help meet basic needs
- Find a food pantry: Visit oregonfoodbank.org
- Learn about government programs and community resources for older adults and people with disabilities: Call 1-855-673-2372 or visit adrcoforegon.org.
- Find more resources near you: Dial 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit 211info.org
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Administered by ODHS, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1 in 5 eligible, low-income families and individuals in Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities. Individuals in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP, child care, cash assistance and Medicaid. Learn more at benefits.oregon.gov.