What are SNAP replacement benefits?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement benefits are for North Dakota SNAP participants who lose food due to extreme events like storms. The program will replace the amount of the loss up to the monthly benefit amount. For example, if you report a food loss of $50 and received $100 in SNAP benefits for the month, $50 in replacement benefits will be issued once the loss is verified. The maximum replacement amount cannot be more than the monthly SNAP benefit amount the you received.
Who qualifies for SNAP replacement benefits?
ND SNAP participants who lose power for more than four hours may qualify if the loss can be verified. Verification should be a notification of power outage from the power company such as website updates, text notifications or other methods used by the company.
What is the timeframe for requesting replacement benefits?
Households have 10 days from the date food was lost to report.
How do I request replacement benefits?
You can report lost benefits by:
- Contacting the HHS Customer Support Center:
- Email: applyforhelp@nd.gov
- Phone: 866-614-6005 or 701-328-1000, 711 (TTY)
- Mail: Customer Support Center, P.O. Box 5562, Bismarck, ND 58506
Note: If you are reporting the loss by mail, it must be postmarked within 10 days of the loss.
- Visiting your local human service zone office during regular business hours