I thought I would post this here since the ice storm affected some of us here In NY but probably other states will have info too.
Under United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines, Food Stamp households that lost power for more than four consecutive hours can be issued benefits to replace spoiled food that was purchased with Food Stamp benefits. Losses must be reported within ten (10) days of the incident and the value of the replacement benefit can not exceed the household's most recent Food Stamp benefit.
Due to the severity of the storm, thousands of New York households experienced a loss of power and a possible loss of food. In many areas it is still not clear when power will be restored.
Food Stamp recipients interested in applying for replacement benefits should call or visit their county Department of Social Services office to find out hot to apply The required form, "LDSS 2291 - Request for Replacement of Food Purchased with Food Stamp Benefits," can also be downloaded from the internet at: