Summary
Ohio officials are asking eligible SNAP households to apply for replacement benefits after losing food due to recent power outages. These benefits help families who lost perishable food bought with SNAP when the power went out and refrigeration failed.
Key Facts
- Ohio experienced power outages affecting over 100,000 residents due to high winds.
- SNAP households that lost food can apply for replacement benefits.
- Households must apply within 10 days of food loss using a specific form (JFS Form 07222).
- Replacement benefits are added to the Ohio Direction Card.
- Proof of power outage, such as news screenshots or outage maps, is needed.
- Ohio-specific procedures must be followed for benefit requests.
- Replacement claims are managed by the County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS).
