(a) Each local human services office shall compile, maintain and post a current list of donated food banks and other emergency food providers in the area served by the local food stamp office and refer individuals who need food to local programs that may be able to provide assistance.
(b) The department shall use its existing statewide toll free telephone number to provide emergency food information and to refer needy individuals to local programs that may be able to provide assistance. The department shall publish the telephone number for referrals in the emergency telephone numbers section of local telephone books. The department shall display this telephone number in all its offices that issue food stamps.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 2. Commissioner of Human Services; Powers, Duties and Responsibilities Generally
§9-2-1. Continuation of Department of Welfare
§9-2-1a. Department of Health and Human Resources
§9-2-3. Acceptance of Federal-State Assistance and Federal Assistance
§9-2-3a. Authorized Exemption From Federal Law; Exceptions
§9-2-4. Organization of Department of Welfare
§9-2-6a. Commissioner to Develop Caseload Standards; Committee; Definitions
§9-2-7. State's Participation in Federal Work Incentive Program
§9-2-8. Information and Referral Services
§9-2-9. Secretary to Develop Medicaid Monitoring and Case Management
§9-2-9a. Agreements Between the Secretary and Three Higher Education Institutions
§9-2-9c. Behavioral Mental Health Services Fund Created
§9-2-10. Collection of Copayments by Health Care Providers; Penalties
§9-2-11. Limitation on Use of Funds