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 have 90 calendar days after the state plan is approved (Aug. 10, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 calendar days of discovering theft. Submit reports and claims by mail, email, fax, phone, online, or in-person at local offices. The state has 1-10 calendar days and an additional 1-5 business days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued in the same manner as other SNAP replacements. You must replace your card.
Attn CSFP / Agricultural Resource Development
28 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
United States
136 State House Station
(Physical location: 90 Blossom Lane)
Augusta, ME 04330
United States
If you need proof of enrollment or an eligibility letter for the National School Lunch Program, please contact your child’s school district directly. Email: child.nutrition@maine.gov
11 State House Station
286 Water St.
Sixth Floor
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
United States
Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.
11 State House Station
286 Water St.
Sixth Floor
Augusta, ME 04333
United States
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 30 business days after the state has started their plan (Sept. 1, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Report theft within 30 business days of discovering and submit claim form within 10 more business days. Report theft by phone, mail, or in-person at local offices. Submit claims by mail or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 business days, and 10 additional days if more information is needed, to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 business days after date of claim submission (and an additional 10 business days if more information is needed). You must replace your card.
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.
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 60 calendar days after the state has started their plan (Aug. 23, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 calendar days after discovering theft. Submit claims by phone, mail, or in-person at local offices. The state has 14 calendar days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 14 calendar days of claim approval. You must re-PIN your card.
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, check your eligibility, or call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.