08-20-2026, 01:51 AM
https://bigislandnow.com/2026/08/19/snap...cane-lala/
SNAP recipients to be reimbursed from food loss caused by Hurricane Lala
By Big Island Now StaffAugust 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM HST
Current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can receive replacement benefits after experiencing food loss during the severe weather and power outages associated with Hurricane Lala.
SNAP replacement benefits allow eligible households to be reimbursed for food purchased with SNAP benefits that was destroyed. The replacement amount will be based on the value of food lost, not to exceed the total monthly SNAP benefit issued to the household....
...The Department of Human Services is committed to making the replacement process as straightforward as possible and is accepting applications statewide.
To qualify, SNAP recipients must submit a signed, written statement reporting the food loss within 10 days of the incident. The statement must include:
Written statements may be submitted to any Department of Human Services Processing Center statewide. Once received, submissions will be reviewed and validated. Approved applicants will receive replacement benefits following the review process.
For more information, participants are encouraged to visit the Department of Human Services website or call the Statewide Public Assistance Information Line at 855-643-1643...
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SNAP recipients to be reimbursed from food loss caused by Hurricane Lala
By Big Island Now StaffAugust 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM HST
Current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can receive replacement benefits after experiencing food loss during the severe weather and power outages associated with Hurricane Lala.
SNAP replacement benefits allow eligible households to be reimbursed for food purchased with SNAP benefits that was destroyed. The replacement amount will be based on the value of food lost, not to exceed the total monthly SNAP benefit issued to the household....
...The Department of Human Services is committed to making the replacement process as straightforward as possible and is accepting applications statewide.
To qualify, SNAP recipients must submit a signed, written statement reporting the food loss within 10 days of the incident. The statement must include:
- The name of the SNAP participant
- Date of food loss (please provide a specific date; not a range)
- Estimated value of food lost (please provide a specific dollar amount; not a range)
- A description of what occurred and when
- Contact information for the participant
Written statements may be submitted to any Department of Human Services Processing Center statewide. Once received, submissions will be reviewed and validated. Approved applicants will receive replacement benefits following the review process.
For more information, participants are encouraged to visit the Department of Human Services website or call the Statewide Public Assistance Information Line at 855-643-1643...
More at link...
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