CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – The deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to report food losses caused by the severe storms that hit West Virginia on July 21, 2026, is being extended.
According to a press release from the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), it is extending the 10-day reporting period deadline after obtaining approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The extension is applicable to West Virginians in all 55 counties who are current SNAP recipients and experienced food losses because of the severe storms, which caused dangerous conditions such as flash flooding, landslides, and road closures.
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The press release stated that the new deadline to report food losses and ask for replacement SNAP benefits is now August 10, 2026. These households may be eligible for replacement benefits:
Lost food due to a household misfortune, disaster, or power outage lasting more than four hours
Submitted a signed affidavit.
DoHS encourages West Virginians who think they are eligible to report food losses by August 10, if not before. “To request replacement benefits or obtain additional information, contact your local DoHS county office or call the Office of Constituent Services’ Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-716-1212,” as stated in the press release.
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