Tennessee Department of Human Services Announces Automatic SNAP Replacement for Existing SNAP Customers in 8 Counties Affected by Hurricane Helene
September 2024 SNAP Recipients in Carter, Clay, Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington Counties will Receive SNAP Benefits to Replace Food Loss Due to Hurricane HeleneNASHVILLE– The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced today that it has received federal approval to issue replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers located in the following counties:
- Carter
- Clay
- Grainger
- Hancock
- Hawkins
- Johnson
- Unicoi
- Washington
In response to potential loss of existing food due to flooding, power outages and other natural disaster impacts, SNAP recipients in these affected counties will receive 65% of their September 2024 SNAP benefits automatically deposited to their EBT card on October 8, 2024.
SNAP households in Carter, Clay, Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington Counties who experienced food loss beyond the 65% replacement amount can request an additional replacement benefit by submitting an Affidavit Request for SNAP Replacements Due to Household Misfortune and Power Outage. The affidavit is available for download in multiple languages on the TDHS website at: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/tdhs-disaster-emergency-assistance.html
SNAP households located in counties affected by Hurricane Helene, but not listed above, can also submit an Affidavit Request for SNAP Replacements Due to Household Misfortune and Power Outage. These replacement benefits are available for existing SNAP recipients who:
- Lost food due to a power outage of 12 hours or more
- Lost food due to a household misfortune
Customers can submit their signed Affidavit Requests for SNAP Replacements Due to Household Misfortune and Power Outage online via the OneDHS Customer Portal: https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp.
If SNAP households have questions or need assistance, they can visit the nearest TDHS office or the nearest Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) site.
ABOUT THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (TDHS)
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) consists of multiple divisions with a unified mission to strengthen Tennessee by strengthening Tennesseans. Led by governor-appointed Commissioner Clarence H. Carter, TDHS serves nearly two million Tennesseans to ensure that all state residents have an opportunity to reach their full potential as contributing members of their community. Among the many services and programs provided by TDHS, some of the leading programs include the Child Support Program, Child and Adult Day Services and Licensing, Families First (the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Rehabilitation Services for people with disabilities, and Adult Protective Services, along with many others. TDHS is an organization committed to connecting people to resources that help individuals, families and communities thrive towards long-term economic freedom and prosperity. For more information, please visit: Tennessee Department of Human Services.
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