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 that previously notified the state will receive a letter, and have 30 days to file a retroactive claim. Other households will have 30 days after the state publishes information about the replacement of stolen benefits process to file a retroactive claim. Report theft within 10 calendar days of discovering and submit a claim form within 10 more calendar days. Report theft by phone, email, mail, fax, or in-person at local offices. Submit claims by mail, fax, email, or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 calendar days after date of theft report, or date of claim submission (whichever is later) to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 calendar days after date of report of loss or date of claim submission (whichever is later). You must replace your card.
Wallace State Office Building
502 E. Ninth St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
United States
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 30 calendar days after the state has started their plan (Sept. 1, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Report theft within 30 calendar days of discovering and submit regular claim form within 10 more calendar days. Report theft or submit claims by phone, online, email, mail, or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 calendar days after reported loss, or two business days after claim submission (whichever is later) to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 2 business days after 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.
Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.
USF&G Building
1625 11th St. (Basement)
P.O. Box 4210 (mailing)
Helena, MT 59620
United States