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FNS Contacts

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Program Name
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Illinois Link Card
State SNAP Information
State Applications
State EBT Information
Additional Information
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 12 months after the state has started their plan (July 3, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 calendar days of discovering theft. Submit claims by mail, online, phone, 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 the claim approval date. You must replace your card.

FNS Programs Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Online Retailers
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Midwest Regional Office (MWRO)
77 West Jackson Blvd
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
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Phone 312-353-6664
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Department Family and Community Services
Branch Family Nutrition
Address

815-823 E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 217-782-2166 (phone)
Phone 1-800-323-4769 (toll-free)
fax 217-785-5247 (fax)
Website
FMNP
SFMNP
Program Contacts
Stephanie Bess
Director
Email Icon Stephanie.Bess@Illinois.gov
Sabrina Riley
Commodity and Special Nutrition Programs Coordinator
Check Icon Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Check Icon WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Check Icon Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Phone Icon 217-720-7339
Email Icon DHS.FMNP@illinois.gov
FNS Programs Commodity Supplemental Food ProgramSenior Farmers' Market Nutrition ProgramWIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Midwest Regional Office (MWRO)
77 West Jackson Blvd
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
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Phone 312-353-6664
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Department Bureau of Basic Support
Address

823 E. Monroe St.
Springfield, IL 62701
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 217-622-2683 (phone)
Program Contacts
Tal Vanek
Food Assistance Program Manager
Check Icon The Emergency Food Assistance Program
Email Icon tallett.vanek@illinois.gov
FNS Programs The Emergency Food Assistance Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Midwest Regional Office (MWRO)
77 West Jackson Blvd
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
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Phone 312-353-6664
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Department Nutrition Department
Address

100 N. First St.
Springfield, IL 62777
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 217-782-2491 (phone)
Website
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Nutrition-and-Wellness.aspx
Program Contacts
Mark Haller
Director
Email Icon mhaller@isbe.net
Additional Information

If you need proof of enrollment or an eligibility letter for the National School Lunch Program, please contact your child’s school district directly.

FNS Programs Child and Adult Care Food ProgramFresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramNational School Lunch ProgramSUN MealsSchool Breakfast ProgramSpecial Milk ProgramThe Patrick Leahy Farm to School ProgramUSDA Foods in Schools
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Midwest Regional Office (MWRO)
77 West Jackson Blvd
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
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Phone 312-353-6664
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Department Illinois Department of Human Services
How to Apply

Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.

Links
Website
Locations
General Contact Information
Phone 844-901-0962 (phone)
Phone 217-782-2166 (phone)
Phone 1-800-323-4769 (toll-free)
fax 217-785-5247 (fax)
Phone 217-782-2166 (voc)
Program Contacts
Stephanie Bess
Director
Check Icon WIC: USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
Email Icon Stephanie.Bess@Illinois.gov
Address

815-823 E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701
United States

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FNS Regional Office Contact Information Midwest Regional Office (MWRO)
77 West Jackson Blvd
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
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Phone 312-353-6664
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Program Name
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Rhode Island EBT Card
State SNAP Information
State Applications
State EBT Information
Additional Information
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 (Oct. 1, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Report theft within 30 calendar days of discovering and submit claim form within 10 business days after report. Report theft by phone. Submit claims by mail, in-person at local offices, or drop box. The state has 15 calendar days to validate the claim.

Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 calendar days after claim approval. You must replace your card.

FNS Programs Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Online Retailers
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Northeast Regional Office (NERO)
10 Causeway St.
Room 501
Boston, MA 02222-1069
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Phone 617-565-6370
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Department USDA Foods Distribution Program for Schools
Address

25 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 401-462-5111 (phone)
Program Contacts
Dennis Sullivan
Senior Inspector
Email Icon dennis.j.sullivan@doc.ri.gov
FNS Programs USDA Foods in Schools
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Northeast Regional Office (NERO)
10 Causeway St.
Room 501
Boston, MA 02222-1069
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Phone 617-565-6370
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Department Child Nutrition Programs
Address

255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 401-222-4600 (phone)
Email ChildNutritionPrograms@Ride.RI.Gov
Website
https://ride.ri.gov/child-nutrition
Program Contacts
Jessica Patrolia
Child Nutrition Programs Coordinator
Phone Icon 401-222-4253
Email Icon jessica.patrolia@ride.ri.gov
Additional Information

If you need proof of enrollment or an eligibility letter for the National School Lunch Program, please contact your child’s school district directly.

FNS Programs Child and Adult Care Food ProgramFresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramNational School Lunch ProgramSUN MealsSchool Breakfast ProgramSpecial Milk ProgramTeam NutritionThe Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Northeast Regional Office (NERO)
10 Causeway St.
Room 501
Boston, MA 02222-1069
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Phone 617-565-6370
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Department Division of Agriculture & Resource Marketing
Address

235 Promenade St.
Providence, RI 02908-5767
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 401-222-2781 ext. 4510 (phone)
fax 401-222-1442 (fax)
Program Contacts
Jack Sisson
Agriculture Marketing Specialist
Email Icon Jack.Sisson@dem.ri.gov
FNS Programs Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Northeast Regional Office (NERO)
10 Causeway St.
Room 501
Boston, MA 02222-1069
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Phone 617-565-6370
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Address

3 Capitol Hill
Room 302
Providence, RI 02908-5097
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 1-800-942-7434 (toll-free)
Phone 401-312-4250 (phone)
fax 401-222-1442 (fax)
Website
WIC FMNP
Program Contacts
Ann Barone
Director
Email Icon Ann.Barone@health.ri.gov
FNS Programs WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Northeast Regional Office (NERO)
10 Causeway St.
Room 501
Boston, MA 02222-1069
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Phone 617-565-6370
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Address

57 Howard Ave.
Cranston, RI 02920
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 401-462-6551 (phone)
Program Contacts
Patrick Ward
Coordinator
Check Icon The Emergency Food Assistance Program
Email Icon patrick.ward@dhs.ri.gov
FNS Programs The Emergency Food Assistance Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Northeast Regional Office (NERO)
10 Causeway St.
Room 501
Boston, MA 02222-1069
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Phone 617-565-6370
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Department Office of Healthy Aging
Address

57 Howard Ave.
Cranston, RI 02920
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 401-462-0566 (phone)
Program Contacts
Ana De La Rosa
Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator
Check Icon Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Email Icon ana.delarosa@oha.ri.gov
FNS Programs Commodity Supplemental Food Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Northeast Regional Office (NERO)
10 Causeway St.
Room 501
Boston, MA 02222-1069
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Phone 617-565-6370
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Department Rhode Island Department of Health
How to Apply

Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.

Links
Website
Locations
General Contact Information
Phone 1-800-942-7434 (toll-free)
Phone 401-222-5960 (voc)
fax 401-222-1442 (fax)
Program Contacts
Ann Barone
Director
Check Icon WIC: USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
Email Icon Ann.Barone@health.ri.gov
Address

3 Capitol Hill
Room 303
Providence, RI 02908
United States

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FNS Regional Office Contact Information Northeast Regional Office (NERO)
10 Causeway St.
Room 501
Boston, MA 02222-1069
Map Google Maps
Phone 617-565-6370
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Page updated: June 14, 2023