FNS Contacts
Replacement of Stolen Benefits
Statutory authority to replace stolen benefits expired on Dec. 20, 2024, thus SNAP benefits stolen on or after Dec. 21, 2024, are not eligible for replacement using federal funds.
Contact your state agency to report stolen SNAP benefits.
Households who previously reported theft will receive a mailed claim form and have 10 calendar days after receipt to submit a retroactive claim. Households who have not previously reported theft have 30 calendar days after the state has started their plan (June 21, 2023) to report theft and 10 calendar days after report to submit a retroactive claim form. Report theft within 30 calendar days of discovering and submit regular claim form within 10 calendar days after report. Report theft by phone, mail, or in-person at local offices. Submit claims by mail or in-person at local offices. The state has 60 calendar days after date of initial report to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 60 calendar days after initial report. You must replace your card.
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If you need proof of enrollment or an eligibility letter for the National School Lunch Program, please contact your child’s school district directly.
Apply online or call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.
If you need proof of enrollment or an eligibility letter for the National School Lunch Program, please contact your child’s school district directly.
Replacement of Stolen Benefits
Statutory authority to replace stolen benefits expired on Dec. 20, 2024, thus SNAP benefits stolen on or after Dec. 21, 2024, are not eligible for replacement using federal funds.
Contact your state agency to report stolen SNAP benefits.
Households have 90 calendar days after the state has started their plan (Sept. 23, 2024) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 60 calendar days of discovering theft. Submit claims by mail, phone, email, drop-box, or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 calendar days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 calendar days after date of claim submission. You must replace your card.
Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.
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