SNAP Waiver Allows for Hot Food Purchases in Certain West Virginia Counties

SNAP waiver allows for hot food purchases in certain West Virginia counties

Normally SNAP benefits cannot be used for hot or prepared food purchases, but the wavier changes that through Sept. 26.

Four West Virginia counties recovering from floods get SNAP hot food waiver

The allowance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applies specifically to Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie and Upshur counties through late September. The post Four West Virginia counties recovering from floods get SNAP hot food waiver appeared first on WV MetroNews.

SNAP hot food purchases temporarily allowed in four West Virginia counties after flooding

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – SNAP households in four West Virginia counties affected by severe storms and flooding will temporarily be allowed to use their benefits to purchase hot foods at authorized retailers. The West Virginia Department of Human Services announced Friday that it received federal approval for a temporary waiver covering Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie and […]