MR# 08.17: Disaster Food Stamp Program\Replacement of Destroyed Food

MR# 08.17: Disaster Food Stamp Program\Replacement of Destroyed Food

Summary:

  • Removes most of Manual Chapter 06-17, Disaster Food Stamp Program because the Disaster Food Stamp Program (DFSP) is only activated after a Presidential Disaster Declaration, and FNS approval of DHS' request to run a Disaster Food Stamp Program and having the policy included in the manual confused staff.
  • Clarifies that replacement food stamps may be issued for destroyed food if there was a power outage of at least 4 hours.  Clients must still request replacement of destroyed food within 10 calendar days of the date of the disaster.