Documentation for those using food assistance programs must be submitted by Tuesday

El Paso County has an important announcement for people whose food assistance benefits are up for redetermination this month.

Due to the government shutdown, documents for redetermination must be submitted no later than 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 15.

According to a press release, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) is providing Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) benefits through February 2019 in response to the shutdown. A federal response is now stating all states will distribute SNAP funds for much earlier than normal in the month of February.

As of 9 a.m. Friday, January 11, a select group of more than 2,400 SNAP recipients had files that were not complete. These people must take immediate action to submit documentation in time to receive February benefits.

RRR can be sent in via PEAK by clicking here. It can also be sent in by fax at 719-444-5139 or 719-444-8353 or in-person at El Paso County Department of Human Services locations.

For a generic RRR form, click here.

The DHS main office at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, 3rd floor, will have extended hours on the following days:

Saturday, Jan. 12, 2018: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2018: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2018: 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. (normal hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

To learn more about the changes, visit the El Paso County website.