The Illinois Department of Human Services today announced assistance for SNAP households affected by last weekend’s deadly tornadoes. In light of the tornadoes that devastated 18 Illinois counties, IDHS will issue replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for food that was destroyed in the disaster. Active SNAP recipients that lost food purchased with SNAP benefits due to the November 17th disaster or experienced subsequent power outages lasting more than four hours have until 5 PM, Wednesday, November 27th to request replacement. Individuals requesting replacement SNAP benefits must visit their local IDHS Family and Community Resource Center. Office locations can be found at www.dhs.state.il.us or by calling the IDHS helpline at 800-843-6154. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food for human consumption, but cannot be used to buy alcoholic drinks, tobacco products or non-food products.