Replacement SNAP Benefits Available for Food Lost in a Power Outage, Flood or Fire

Do you get SNAP (Food Stamps)? Did you purchase food with SNAP that was lost during a power outage, flood, or fire?

Ask for Replacement SNAP benefits to get new food!

If you get SNAP (food stamps) and you lost food during a power outage, fire, or other household misfortune, tell the County Assistance Office right away!

You may qualify for replacement benefits.

To get replacement SNAP:

• You must ask within 10 days of when the disaster occurred.
• Contact your local county assistance office (CAO) or the Statewide Customer Service Center at 1-877-395-8930 (215-560-7226 in Philadelphia).
• Complete the replacement affadavit form saying how much food you lost. Forms are available at your local CAO or at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/snap.
• Upload the completed affidavit form to COMPASS or the myCOMPASS PA mobile app.

Is there a limit?

The law allows you to receive replacement SNAP benefits for the amount of food you lost — up to one month’s benefits
 

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