The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement payments will be provided by the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) to households that have lost items due to extreme weather.
The government has provided information on the support services available to people affected by power outages or domestic disasters.
Replacement SNAP Benefits On EBT Cards
The replacement benefits are designed primarily for homes that have endured a power outage lasting 12 hours or longer and resulted in the loss of perishable food goods as a result of sad events.
Individuals must fill out an affidavit, which may be downloaded on the TDHS website, and submit it to the department in order to get these benefits.
The process must be started by SNAP participants within 10 calendar days after experiencing food loss, according to officials. The replacement benefits will be issued right into the recipient’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card if the request is granted.
The Tennessee Department of Human Services has made it clear that the replacement benefits will be strictly capped at the precise amount of the loss and will not be allowed to exceed the benefits provided for the current month.
This preserves the integrity of the SNAP program while ensuring that qualified beneficiaries receive the proper aid.
The TDHS has developed a special helpline that can be reached at 615-984-0919 for people who require additional support or direction.
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TDHS Offices For SNAP Assistance
As an alternative, people can go in person to one of the TDHS offices in the counties of Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne to get help.
The Tennessee Department of Human Services recognizes the significance of meeting households’ urgent food requirements in such trying circumstances and is still committed to helping those affected by extreme weather.
The department seeks to lessen the financial strain brought on by food loss and assist impacted people and families in regaining stability in their life by providing replacement SNAP payments.
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