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 30 calendar days after the state has started their plan (Aug. 24, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. If the claim form is accessed on the 30th calendar day, you will have 10 more calendar days to return the form to the state. Submit regular claims within 90 days of discovering the theft. If the claim form is accessed on the 90th calendar day you will have an additional 10 calendar days to return the form to the state. Submit claims by mail, fax or email. The state has 10 business days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 business days after the date of claim submission. 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.
If you need proof of enrollment or an eligibility letter for the National School Lunch Program, please contact your child’s school district directly.
4040 Esplanade Way
Building C - Suite 325
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
United States
Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.
Bureau of WIC Program Services
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin A16
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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 calendar days after the state has started their plan (Oct. 18, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 calendar days of discovering theft. Report theft by email, mail, or in-person at local offices. Submit claims by mail, email, or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 calendar days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued immediately upon claim approval. 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.