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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center

West Virginia

These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 5, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in West Virginia, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Business Relief Resources and Information or the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources' COVID-19 portal. 

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Description of Program and Relief

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

West Virginia’s SNAP program provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food. Individuals and families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible for SNAP if they meet general eligibility requirements. In response to the impact of COVID-19, the West Virginia SNAP program is extending certification periods for six additional months without recipients taking further action. Although no redetermination or contact forms are necessary, clients must continue to report to the DHHR under certain conditions, which are described here.

The United Sates Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved online food purchasing for SNAP recipients from certain retailers. SNAP recipients are now able to purchase food online from both Amazon and Walmart.

Government or Lead Agency

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Dates Available

Available now

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Eligibility to receive SNAP benefits depends on household size, income, assets and expenses. Click here for more information on eligibility requirements. Clients must continue to report to the DHHR under certain conditions, which are described here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information please call the Customer Service Center at (877) 716-1212

List of Additional Information

For additional information, please click here or visit:

https://www.wvpath.org/programs&services (select “Food & Nutrition” in left-hand pane)

https://dhhr.wv.gov/ebt/cardholders/Pages/SNAP-Online-Purchasing.aspx (regarding online purchasing)


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