SNAP Benefits Can Be Used to Replace Food Lost During Power Outages

Pittsburgh residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their benefits to replace the food they lost during recent power outages that swept through the region.

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SNAP users can get replacement benefits within 10 days of when the outage occurred. Replacement benefits can be used to replace the amount of food lost - up to one month's benefits.

To get replacement benefits:

  • Contact your local county assistance office or the Statewide Customer Service Center at 1-877-395-8930.

  • Complete the replacement affidavit form saying how much food was lost Forms are available online.

  • Upload the completed affidavit form to COMPASS or the My COMPASS PA mobile app.

For more information, visit the SNAP website.

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