Four West Virginia counties impacted by flooding may be eligible for SNAP assistance
According to a press release, residents that lived or worked in Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming, and Mingo counties and were affected by flooding from February 15, 2025 to March 16, 2025, may qualify for Disaster Supplement Nutrition Assistance (D-SNAP) benefits. Benefits may be used to buy food, but cannot be used to buy non-food items, alcohol, or tobacco products.
How to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
We are honored to be able to help support our fellow West Virginians in this time of crisis. Our staff will be available for extended hours to help facilitate applications for this program. Residents who are not normally eligible for SNAP may qualify for D-SNAP due to the differences in this disaster-related program.
Things that might make you eligible for D-SNAP include inability to access money in checking or savings accounts, unreimbursed disaster-related expenses or loss/reduction in income as a result of the disaster.
Janie Cole | Commissioner, Bureau for Family Assistance, Department of Human Services
Eligibility is based on the household's net income, determined by adding available income, cash on hand, and accessible bank accounts, then subtracting unreimbursed disaster-related expenses such as damage of property and food loss.
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Those residing in eligible counties can visit the following locations to apply for benefits:
McDowell County DoHS Office located at 840 Virginia Avenue in Welch.
Mercer County DoHS Office located at 350 Davis Street in Princeton.
Wyoming County DoHS Office located at Route 10, Main Street in Oceana.
Mingo County DoHS Office located at 203 East Third Avenue in Williamson.
The locations are open to accept D-SNAP locations from March 17, 2025 to March 21, 2025, from 8:30 am to 7 p.m.
The release stated that residents are encouraged to bring the following items when applying:
Driver's license or photo ID
Proof of residence during the time of the disaster
Income verification from February 5, 2025 to present
Verification of assets including checking and savings accounts
Verification of disaster-related expenses
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The majority of benefits will be made available within one day of application completion. Benefits received must be used within 90 days, the release noted.
Households in the approved areas receiving SNAP benefits may qualify for a one-time disaster supplement. The extra benefits will bring their monthly benefit amount up to the maximum benefit amount allowed for the size of their household.
In order to be eligible, households need to request replacement benefits since the disaster or complete a form that describes their disaster-related expenses. Those already receiving the maximum amount of benefits for their household will not qualify for more funds.
SNAP benefits are federally funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and assist in helping low-income households and individuals access proper nutrition.
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