SNAP replacement benefits are not automatic, recipients must apply
Replacement benefits are not Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits. D-SNAP availability is directly tied to
Based on initial reports on the impacts of Hurricane Barry, it does not appear the state will qualify for this level of assistance, according to the
"We are so grateful Hurricane Barry did not cause the damage we expected," said DCFS Secretary
Eligibility for Replacement SNAP
Current SNAP recipients who received SNAP benefits in June and/or
For food losses due to a power outage, the power must have been out for a minimum of 24 hours. DCFS works with the
How to Apply
Best, Fastest Option: On or before
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Email it to [email protected]; or
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Mail it to DPC, P.O. Box 260031,
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If you cannot email or mail the form, bring it to your nearest DCFS Economic Stability office. A list of DCFS offices can be found at www.dcfs.la.gov/offices.
Alternative: If you cannot get the signed form to us before
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Email [email protected] (preferred) or call 1-888-524-3578 by
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Address
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Last 4 digits of Social Security Number
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Parish
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Dollar value of food loss
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Length of time without power
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Within 10 days of reporting the loss to DCFS by email or phone call, send your completed and signed SNAP 38 Form to DCFS by email, mail or bringing it to a local office, as described above.
In keeping with federal regulations, DCFS cannot process a SNAP Replacement request until we receive a signed SNAP 38 Form. The sooner we receive the form, the sooner the request will be processed and the benefits will be issued.
SNAP 38 Forms are available online at www.dcfs.la.gov/snapreplacementfaq and at DCFS Economic Stability (ES) offices. If a SNAP recipient cannot download the form or get to an ES office, the person can call 1-888-524-3578 to request that a form be mailed to them.
For more information about Replacement SNAP, or to download the SNAP 38 Form, visit www.dcfs.la.gov/snapreplacementfaq.
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