DoHS: SNAP replacement application deadline has been extended for those affected by Helene

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) announced a deadline extension for SNAP benefit replacement.

Those affected by events of Hurricane Helene now have more time to submit an application for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit replacement after loss of food previously purchased with benefits, as explained in a press release.

We remain committed to supporting West Virginians during these challenging times. Disasters like Hurricane Helene can compound difficulties for families already facing hardship. By extending this deadline, we aim to provide some relief and ensure that no one is left without the help they need.

Janie Cole | Commissioner, Bureau for Family Assistance, DoHS

The release states that West Virginia residents in the following counties can apply for benefit replacement until October 28, 2024: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Putnam, Raleigh, Randolph, Summers, Wayne, Webster, and Wyoming.

Those that have lost food paid for with SNAP benefits because of power outages lasting for more than four hours are welcomed to submit an application.

For more information regarding replacement eligibility or the application, visit the DoHS website or call the Office of Constituent Services’ Customer Services Hotline at 1-877-716-1212.

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