48 hours to request SNAP replacement: Do not miss out on this Food Stamps money

According to Vibes.okdiario, The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is still offering replacement benefits in Florida for those affected by Hurricane Milton. Many Food Stamps recipients may have lost food purchased with their benefits due to the hurricane.

Waiver from USDA

While many SNAP recipients have received a waiver from the USDA, which eliminates the need to apply for replacement, it is essential for Florida residents to ensure they apply for replacements before the deadline.

Steps to Get SNAP Replacement in Florida

1. Confirm Your Eligibility: Make sure you are a current SNAP recipient. If you are no longer a Food Stamp beneficiary, you may not qualify for replacement assistance.
2. Complete the Application: If you are still eligible, fill out the application form by October 19, 2024.
3. Provide Verification: Your household must verify that you experienced a power outage lasting at least four hours, which resulted in food loss. This damage must be documented in your MYACCESS Account.

Exceptions for Specific Counties

The Florida Department of Children and Families outlines exceptions for residents in the following counties:

• Charlotte
• Citrus
• Collier
• Desoto
• Flagler
• Hardee
• Hernando
• Highlands
• Hillsborough
• Lake
• Lee
• Manatee
• Pasco
• Pinellas
• Polk
• Putnam
• Sarasota
• Volusia

If you reside in any of these counties, you do not need to submit a separate application for replacements.

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Guidance for Other Counties

For residents in these counties:

• Brevard
• Clay
• Duval
• Glades
• Hendry
• Indian River
• Marion
• Martin
• Okeechobee
• Orange
• Seminole
• St. Johns
• St. Lucie
• Sumter

You must complete the online replacement form and upload verification of your food loss to your MyAccess Portal. Be sure to select “Other” as the document type when submitting.

Language Support

If you are not fluent in English, you can still apply for SNAP replacement assistance in Spanish.

Eligibility for Hot Foods

In addition to replacements, some Floridians may qualify to purchase hot foods. Residents of the following counties may be eligible:

• Highlands
• Hillsborough
• Indian River
• Manatee
• Pasco
• Pinellas
• Sarasota
• Volusia

How to Apply

To apply for SNAP replacement, visit: https://www.myflfamilies.com/milton