October 11, 2022 3:00 a.m.

Oregon households who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and lost food due to wildfire evacuations or public safety power shutoffs in August and September have until October 24th to request replacement food benefits.

A release from the Oregon Department of Human Services those who lost or disposed of food purchased with SNAP benefits because it was unsafe to eat due to these events can request replacement benefits be issued for the cost of that food. They can request to replace food benefits equal to one month of the normal benefit amount for the household.

To do so, call 800-699-9075 or email: SSP.StatewideWorkshare@dhsoha.state.or.us

Once approved, replacement benefits are added to the households existing Electronic Benefits Transfer card.