December 4, 2024 2:50 a.m.

People who live in 22 Oregon counties and lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits due to the November 19th and 20th severe weather event have 30 days to request replacement benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services.

An ODHS release said people who live in Douglas and 21 other counties now have until December 18th to request replacement food benefits.

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.

The release said 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.

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.