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If you are a SNAP recipient who lost power in the storm and your food has spoiled, you can request replacement benefits. Call the Department of Social Services Benefit Center at 1-855-626-6632 or complete and mail in the request forms, linked below, before Sept. 3, 2020.
Request for Replacement SNAP Benefits W-1225
Request for Replacement SNAP Benefits (in Spanish) W-1225S
Proof of Food Loss W-1226
Proof of Food Loss (in Spanish) W-1226SIf you are not a SNAP recipient, there are options in our community to help you if you need support replacing spoiled food.
Valley Community Gardens: Visit valleyunitedway.org/grow-your-own for a list of community gardens in our area
Food pantries: Click here for a list of food pantries in our region, or visit 211ct.org/foodpantries or call 2-1-1 (option 3)
TEAM, Inc: TEAM, Inc. can help connect you to food, diapers, medical transportation, housing assistance, and other basic needs. Visit www.teaminc.org, email info2@teaminc.org or call 203-736-5420
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This is shared from a press release from Rochelle's office.
