Relief could be on the way for some residents in the stateline area who had to dispose of food due to the widespread power outages caused by recent severe storms.
The Winnebago County Emergency Management Agency has announced that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who experienced power outages lasting more than four hours can request food replacements. This must be done within 10 days of the outage. According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, food purchased with SNAP benefits can also be replaced if it was destroyed by a fire, flood, tornado, or other catastrophic events.
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
designed to help low-income families stretch their grocery budgets. By providing access to nutritious foods, it plays a crucial role in promoting overall health and well-being.
- Assistance available for power outages over four hours.
- Food replacements must be requested within 10 days.
- Benefits apply to food lost due to fires, floods, tornadoes, and other disasters.
For further details, visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website or reach out to the Rockford DHS office at (844) 710-6919.