Due to ongoing impacts from the March 16, 2025, floods, mudslides, and power outages in Harney County, Oregon has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to extend the 10-Day Timely Reporting requirement for requesting replacement of food purchased with SNAP benefits that was spoiled or destroyed.
New deadline for SNAP replacement benefits in Harney County
Households in Harney County now have until April 30, 2025, to report food losses related to this event and request replacement SNAP benefits.
Approved County for the waiver extension:
Residents of the following county are eligible for the extended deadline:
- Harney County
Counties not included in the waiver:
For individuals in all other Oregon counties, the standard 10-day reporting requirement remains in effect. Food spoiled or destroyed in disaster or misfortune must be reported within 10 days of the incident, and verification may be required.
How to request SNAP replacement benefits:
Individuals in affected areas can request replacement benefits using one of the following methods:
- By phone: Call 1-800-699-9075 or 711 (TTY)
- In person: Visit your local office (find locations at Oregon.gov)
- By mail:
ONE Customer Service Center
PO Box 14015 Salem, OR 97309 - By email: Send requests to Oregon.Benefits@odhsoha.oregon.gov
- Online: Submit requests via the ONE online portal
Download and use the updated Form 0349D to make a request:
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/de0349d.pdf
Oregon Department of Human Services
971-375-3229
https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/