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Isn't there a way to get money for lost food?
Posted on 8/31/12 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 8/31/12 at 1:54 pm
If so how? i am still without power and will be for a while it seems and i have lost most of my food.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 1:58 pm to lsustax
Doubt they'll give out money for food. You could probably get a LA Purchase card though.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 1:59 pm to lsustax
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If so how? i am still without power and will be for a while it seems and i have lost most of my food.
where the hell did it go?
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:00 pm to lsustax
After Katrina - The state gave an LA Purchase card to those within the mandatory evacuation areas that were unable to return to their homes. Don't know about "lost power" areas, though.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:01 pm to lsustax
If you need help a local food shelter might be able to provide assistance to help you get by initially.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:07 pm to lsustax
If you have homeowners insurance, there's usually coverage for this that is not subject to the hurricane deductible.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:07 pm to lsustax
You could sell your computer or phone from which you are posting.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:08 pm to udtiger
make sure you keep the damaged food to show the adjuster, they like to taste test it to make sure it's bad.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:18 pm to Chad504boy
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make sure you keep the damaged food to show the adjuster, they like to taste test it to make sure it's bad.
Pictures and an inventory sheet should be sufficient. There's likely a "cap" on the coverage.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:21 pm to udtiger
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Pictures and an inventory sheet should be sufficient.
A good adjuster will say "there's no proof it couldn't be eaten".
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:23 pm to lsustax
Lost food in this circumstance is covered by homeowner's insurance subject to the policy deductible, of course.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:23 pm to lsustax
Check the policy, or with the agent first. Check to see if the hurricane deductible applies and if there is a limit on food. I bet you will find that it will not be in your best interest to file a claim just for food...
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:24 pm to udtiger
quote:That is not how State Farm policies work.
If you have homeowners insurance, there's usually coverage for this that is not subject to the hurricane deductible.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:25 pm to lsustax
Don't claim $2k in beef and $1600 in shrimp unless you have the freezer space to hold it. I have seen it attempted with one fridge/freezer combo... 

Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:26 pm to lsustax
do you even have a homeowner's policy?
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:30 pm to Chad504boy
This thread has so much potential
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:31 pm to CajunFootball
After Katrina they had people getting credit/money for lost food. I would not do it, but I know many financially well off people who did. One was a doctor's wife. I am sure it wasn't based on income.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 2:32 pm to peopleschamp
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I would not do it, but I know many financially well off people who did. One was a doctor's wife. I am sure it wasn't based on income.
If the not worth a frick people get something, the worth a frick people should too.
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