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 has started their plan (Dec. 1, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 90 days of date of theft. Submit claims by mail or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 business days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 business days after claim approval. You must replace your card.
General email: SNPinfo@cde.ca.gov | 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.
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.
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.
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. For regular claims, household must discover theft within 30 calendar days of date of theft. You have 30 calendar days after date of discovery to report and submit a claim form. Report theft and submit claim forms phone, mail, email, or in-person at local offices. The state has 30 calendar days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 24 hours of claim approval. You must replace your card.
How to Apply for Wisconsin WIC
Apply online or call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.
To make a VOC request please use the fax number 608-266-3125 or email DHSWICgeneral@dhs.wisconsin.gov.