Baker & Wallowa County residents can request replacement SNAP benefits until January 16
By Garrett Christensen on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER & WALLOWA COUNTY – The Oregon Department of Human Services recently published an updated list of counties with an extended deadline to replace SNAP purchased food lost or spoiled during recent power outages. In total, nine additional counties were made eligible, including Baker County, with Wallowa County remaining part of the original list.
As a reminder, Baker and Wallowa County households that lost food purchased with SNAP benefits during power outages on December 17th, 2025, still have until January 16 to report food losses and request replacement SNAP Benefits. Under normal circumstances, residents would only have ten days to report losses and request replacement benefits.
For more information on the extended replacement period and how to request replacement benefits, see the following information released by ODHS in a recent announcement:
(Press Release from the Oregon Department of Human Services)
How to request SNAP replacement benefits
If your food was lost because of the storms or power outages, you can request replacement benefits in any of these ways:
- Calling 800-699-9075, relay calls welcome
- Filling out a request form and emailing it to oregon.benefits@odhsoha.oregon.gov
- Visiting a local ODHS office
- By mail:
ONE Customer Service Center
PO Box 14015
Salem, OR 97309
(Mail must arrive by the deadline.) - Online: Log in to your ONE Online account
Once approved, replacement benefits are added to the household’s existing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The maximum replacement amount is the cost of the food lost, not to exceed the household’s normal monthly SNAP benefit.
Resources to help meet basic needs:
- Find a food pantry: Visit oregonfoodbank.org
- Learn about government programs and community resources for older adults and people with disabilities: Call 1-855-673-2372 or visit adrcoforegon.org.
- Find more resources near you: Dial 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit 211info.org
When does the extended deadline end?
The extended deadline ends Jan. 16, 2026.
After that date, the 10-day reporting rule will apply again.
Administered by ODHS, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1 in 5 eligible, low-income families and individuals in Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities. Individuals in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP, child care, cash assistance and Medicaid. Learn more at benefits.oregon.gov
