The deadline for local CalFresh recipients who lost food during the Oct. 9 power outage to apply for replacement benefits has now been extended until Nov. 8, according to the California Heath and Human Services Agency.

Humboldt County residents can call (877) 410-8809 or go to the cou

Dairy products that went above health department prescribed temperature during the power outage were thrown away at the North Coast Co-op. Credit: Courtesy of the North Coast Co-op

nty Department of Health and Human Services office at 929 Koster St. in Eureka to start the process.

According to the CHHSA, recipients “will need to complete, sign and turn in a ‘CF 303’ form to request a replacement,” including contact information and a short description of how the food was lost and the time and date of the power outage.

For more information call (877) 847-3663 (FOOD) or visit CalFreshFood.org.

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Kimberly Wear is the assistant editor of the North Coast Journal.

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