With hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers still without power after a surprise snow storm hit much of the Hudson Valley, Hunger Solutions New York wants to inform food stamp recipients that if they have lost food purchased with their EBT card due to a power outage of more than 4 hours, they may be eligible for replacement food stamp benefits.
The recent snow storm has left many people in the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas without power for several days. Losing power for extended periods of time can result in food spoilage. If food stamp recipients lost food that they purchased with their food stamp benefits, they should contact their local food stamp office immediately. If they are eligible, households will need to fill out a form in order to receive replacement food stamp benefits, but they must report the loss as soon as possible.
A flyer is now available for community organizations to help spread the word.
The form needed to request replacement benefits is available to download.
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Looks like the weather is simply not letting up.
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