According to Vibes.okdiario, The Georgia Department of Human Services has announced an extension for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to report food lost due to Hurricane Helene. Originally, SNAP beneficiaries were given additional time to request food replacement; however, there is no longer a need to check deadlines as the state has secured a waiver for mass replacement of food stamps.
Waiver for Mass Food Stamp Replacement
Under the waiver, certain counties in Georgia qualify for mass replacement of food stamps. This means that eligible recipients in these areas do not need to individually report food losses from Hurricane Helene. The primary cause of the food loss stems from power outages caused by the storm, leading…..