Recipients of SNAP benefits who lost food due to power outages following the recent storms may be eligible for replacement benefits.

Affidavits for Replacement of Food Destroyed in a Household Disaster must be submitted within 10 days of the storm, although the Shapiro Administration has requested a waiver with the federal government to extend this timeline. SNAP recipients who were affected should submit the affidavit as soon as possible to start the replacement process.

SNAP replacements can be requested in-person at DHS’ County Assistance Offices, by phone, or through COMPASS and the myCOMPASS PA mobile app. Affidavit forms are available in-person at the County Assistance Offices for those unable to print.

To start this replacement request immediately, SNAP recipients can:

Find their local County Assistance Office;

Call the Statewide Customer Service Center at 1-877-395-8930; or

Upload the completed affidavit form to COMPASS or the myCOMPASS PA mobile app (learn how to update case information and upload documents to COMPASS).

For more information about DHS benefits and services, visit www.dhs.pa.gov/SNAP.