08/09/2026
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced that residents who lived or worked in Lewis, Upshur, Ritchie and Pleasants counties when severe storms and flooding occurred on July 21, 2026, may qualify for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits or SNAP supplements.
Eligible residents may apply Monday, September 21, through Friday, September 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at designated locations in each county.
D-SNAP is a federal nutrition assistance program administered by DoHS and approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program provides one month of food assistance to eligible households that experienced disaster-related losses. D-SNAP benefits may be used to purchase eligible food items but cannot be used to purchase alcoholic beverages, to***co, or non-food items.
Households may qualify if they:
-Lived or worked in Lewis, Upshur, Ritchie, or Pleasants County at the time of the July 21 storms;
-Experienced disaster-related expenses or lost income, such as food loss, property damage, evacuation costs, or inability to access funds; and
-Meet disaster-specific income and resource limits.
Where to apply
Residents who lived or worked in the four identified counties may apply at the following locations: (See Chart Below)
What to Bring
Applicants are encouraged to bring documentation that may help establish eligibility, including:
-Photo identification, such as a driver's license;
-Documentation showing residence or employment in Lewis, -Upshur, Ritchie or Pleasants County at the time of the storm;
-Proof of income received during the 30 days before applying;
-Proof of assets, such as checking and savings account statements; and
-Documentation of disaster-related expenses.
Eligible households may receive benefits within one day of applying. For additional information, contact the local DoHS county office or call the Office of Constituent Services' Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-716-1212.
