Replacing Food Destroyed By A Disaster

Conditions and procedures for replacing food destroyed by a disaster are listed below. The food must have been purchased with Food Stamps. (7-1-24) 01. Food Destroyed in a Disaster. The actual value of loss, not to exceed one (1) month’s allotment, can be replaced. The food bought with Food Stamps must have been destroyed in a disaster. The disaster may involve only the household, such as a house fire, or a larger scope, such as a flood. There is no limit on the number of times food destroyed in a disaster may be replaced. (7-1-24) 02. Replacement Time Limit for Disaster Loss. The Department must provide either disaster Food Stamps or replacement Food Stamps, but not both, within ten (10) days of the reported loss, if: (7-1-24) a. The household reports the disaster within ten (10) days of the incident. (7-1-24) b. The disaster is verified by collateral contact, an organization such as the Fire Department or Red Cross, or by home visit. (7-1-24) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.03.04 Department of Health and Welfare Idaho Food Stamp Program Section 675 Page 57 657. -- 674. (RESERVED)