Those who have received funds will not recieve the replacement
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday federal approval has been given to replace food purchased from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which was lost due to spoiled food caused by power outages from the March 3 storms.
The approval is for food assistance program recipients in 31 counties which were affected by the severe weather and follows last week’s major federal disaster declaration issued by President Biden.
SNAP recipients in the following counties who lost food are eligible for replacements: Allen, Anderson, Butler, Clinton, Edmonson, Grant, Grayson, Hancock, Harrison, Hart, Lee, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Marshall, McCreary, Meade, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Robertson, Russell, Simpson, Spencer, Todd, Trigg, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wolfe and Woodford.
“We moved swiftly to get approval to replace food lost during those severe storms, because there is nothing more important than being there for our people during challenges like this,” Beshear said. “This support is essential to help Kentuckians continue to provide nutritious meals for their families.”
40% replacement of SNAP benefits received during the period Feb. 1-28 should now be available, with the funds automatically restored in program members’ EBT accounts.
SNAP recipients who have already requested and received a manual replacement because of the severe March 3 storms, will not receive the automatic replacement.
Recipients of SNAP benefits, which were formerly known as food stamps, who have questions may call 855-306-8959.
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