FEMA generally does not reimburse the cost of meals for individuals or households affected by a disaster. Their focus is on providing assistance with critical needs like shelter, essential repairs, and hazard mitigation.

Here's a breakdown of FEMA's policy on meals:

• Individual and Household Program (IHP): This program does not cover the cost of food lost or spoiled due to a disaster.
• Public Assistance Program (PA): While PA reimburses some costs associated with disaster response and recovery, meals are generally not included. Exceptions might exist for:
  • Emergency Workers:  In limited circumstances, FEMA may reimburse the cost of meals for emergency workers involved in disaster response efforts.  This typically involves bulk meals purchased for on-site feeding and requires justification.
  • Emergency Sheltering:  Certain costs associated with mass sheltering operations might  include some meal-related expenses. However, these are not directly reimbursed for meals themselves.

Alternative Resources for Food Assistance:

• Volunteer Organizations: Many charitable organizations and volunteer groups provide meals to disaster victims.
• Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP):  In some cases, following a major disaster, the federal government may activate D-SNAP to provide food assistance to eligible low-income households.

Here are some resources for more information:

• FEMA Can I get reimbursed for food or transportation costs... https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual

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