Connecticut SNAP Households May Qualify For Food Replacement Benefits Following Storm Power Outages

From the Town of Wethersfield:

August 11, 2020

If your SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) household experienced food loss due to the power outages caused by recent Tropical Storm Isaias, you may qualify for food replacement SNAP benefits. To apply, you will need to complete two forms to demonstrate proof of food loss. You can access both forms, in English and Spanish, at https://www.endhungerct.org/services/snap/.

The deadline to apply for these benefits has been extended to September 3rd, 2020 due to a recent federal waiver Connecticut received.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the End Hunger CT! SNAP Call Center at 866-974-7627 (bilingual English and Spanish).

Read more information on SNAP and further details about replacement benefits at the CT Department of Social Services (DSS) website.

This press release was produced by the Town of Wethersfield. The views expressed are the author's own.