NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Residents who participate in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and lost food because of power outages may be eligible for replacement benefits. Households that lost power for over four hours and live in Williams or McKenzie counties have 10 days from the day food went bad to request replacement benefits. SNAP households that were impacted in other counties could also be eligible for the benefits. Food loss reports should be made to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Customer Support Center via email [email protected], by phone at 866-614-6005 or 701-328-1000, 711 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday) or mail at: Customer Support CenterPO Box 5562Bismarck, ND 58506 Wildfires: Status update October 9 Reports can also be made at a human service zone during office hours, those can be found here. The amount the program will replace is up to the monthly benefit amount; if a household reports a food loss of $50 and receives $100 in SNAP benefits, $50 will be issued when the loss is verified. The maximum replacement can't be more than one month of benefits. If anyone has questions or concerns, information can be found here, or they can contact the Customer Support Center or a human service zone office. If you or someone you know was impacted and is struggling or in a crisis, help can be found through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW