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.
1200 Senate St.
Wade Hampton Building, Fifth floor
Columbia, SC 29201
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.
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 90 calendar days after the state has started their plan (Oct. 31, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. For skimming incidents occurring between 11/6/2022 through 5/1/2024, submit regular claims within 60 calendar days. For skimming incidents occurring between 5/2/2024 through 9/30/2024, submit regular claims within 30 calendar days. Submit claims online, by phone, or in-person at local offices. The state has 15 business days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 3 business days after claim approval. You must replace your card.
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243-0389
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.
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
7th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
United States
James K Polk Building
505 Deaderick St., 15th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243-1403
United States
Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
8th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
United States