Indiana to Replace SNAP Benefits for Recipients Affected by Recent Disasters

News release from Indiana Governor Mike Braun's office:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Governor Mike Braun has taken decisive action to support Hoosiers recovering from recent disasters. Earlier this month, Gov. Braun directed the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) to apply for an Automated Mass Replacement waiver through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration. FSSA received federal approval on September 17, 2026.

Additionally, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is funding an additional 30 days of emergency hotel vouchers through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA). This extension will ensure displaced Hoosiers have more time to recover and will be largely funded by FEMA under the Public Assistance Program.  

“Hoosiers impacted by these disasters deserve support without added hurdles. This streamlined assistance will help families replace lost SNAP benefits and give displaced Hoosiers more time and resources to recover.” - Governor Mike Braun
This federally authorized waiver—secured at the Governor’s request—allows Indiana to automatically replace a portion of monthly SNAP benefits for recipients living in the designated ZIP codes within the affected counties listed below. The replacements were approved as follows based on the date SNAP recipients’ allotments were originally received prior to the storm:
  • August 5, 2026, through August 9, 2026: Replacement Percentage - 60%
  • July 19, 2026, through July 23, 2026: Replacement Percentage - 30%
  • July 11, 2026, through July 17, 2026: Replacement Percentage - 15%
SNAP replacement benefits will be added directly to eligible recipients’ EBT cards on or around September 26, 2026. Because Governor Braun prioritized a streamlined response, SNAP recipients do not need to complete paperwork, contact FSSA, or visit a local Division of Family Resources office. Eligible households will receive their replacement benefits automatically. If a household already received replacement benefits up to their maximum allotment, they will not receive any additional benefits.

The state estimates that approximately 36,533 households qualify for replacement SNAP benefits, representing up to $10 million in federal support. Households that have already applied for and received replacement benefits prior to the waiver approval are not eligible for additional replacement.Eligible Counties and Zip codes for Automated Mass Replacement 

To be eligible for the Automated Mass Replacement, a household's primary residence as of August 11, 2026, must have been located within one of the ZIP codes within the 19 counties listed below. Residency will be verified using the household's address. 
  • Carroll - ZIP Code: 46932; 47926
  • Dearborn - ZIP Code: 47032; 47060
  • Decatur - ZIP Code: 46156; 47240
  • Delaware - ZIP Code: 47320; 47334
  • Fayette - ZIP Code: 47024; 47352
  • Franklin - ZIP Code: 47003; 47024; 47240
  • Hancock - ZIP Code: 46117
  • Henry - ZIP Code: 46117, 47334, 47352, 47360
  • Lake - ZIP Code: All
  • LaPorte - ZIP Code: 46340, 46345, 46346, 46348, 46350, 46360, 46365, 46371, 46382, 46390, 46391, 46532, 46552, 46574
  • Madison - ZIP Code: 46016
  • Marion - ZIP Code: 46107
  • Porter - ZIP Code: All
  • Pulaski - ZIP Code: 46366
  • Randolph - ZIP Code: 47320; 47360
  • Rush - ZIP Code: 46156, 46182, 47240, 47352
  • Tipton - ZIP Code: 46979
  • Union - ZIP Code: 47003
  • Wayne - ZIP Code: 47339; 47345; 47360


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