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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 Bureau of 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
WIC Website
WIC Locations
Program Contacts
Stephanie Bess
Director
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Email Icon Stephanie.Bess@Illinois.gov
Sabrina Riley
Commodity and Special Nutrition Programs Coordinator
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Check Icon Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Phone Icon 217-720-7339
Email Icon DHS.FMNP@illinois.gov
Additional Information
How to Apply for Illinois WIC

Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.

FNS Programs Commodity Supplemental Food ProgramFarmers' Market Nutrition ProgramSenior Farmers' Market Nutrition ProgramWIC: USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
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 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
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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 SUN MealsUSDA Foods in SchoolsNational School Lunch ProgramSpecial Milk ProgramSchool Breakfast ProgramFresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramThe Patrick Leahy Farm to School ProgramChild and Adult Care Food 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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Program Name
Food Assistance
Iowa 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 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.

FNS Programs Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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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
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Department WIC & Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Address

Wallace State Office Building
502 E. Ninth St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
United States

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General Contact Information
fax 515-242-5015 (fax)
Website
http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/Horticulture_and_FarmersMarkets/seniorFMNP.asp
Program Contacts
Paul Ovrom
Administrator
Phone Icon 515-242-6239
Email Icon paul.ovrom@iowaagriculture.gov
John Krzton-Presson
Email Icon john.krzton-presson@iowaagriculture.gov
FNS Programs Farmers' Market Nutrition ProgramSenior 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
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Department Bureau of Nutrition & Health Services
Address

400 E. 14th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 515-281-4757 (phone)
fax 515-242-5988 (fax)
Website
https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/nutrition-programs
Program Contacts
Kala Shipley
Chief
Phone Icon 515-281-4757
Email Icon kala.shipley@iowa.gov
FNS Programs SUN MealsUSDA Foods in SchoolsNational School Lunch ProgramSpecial Milk ProgramSchool Breakfast ProgramTeam NutritionFresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramChild and Adult Care Food 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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Address

1305 E. Walnut St.
Hoover/ACFS/5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 1-800-972-2017 (phone)
Program Contacts
Leslie Van Der Molen
Program Manager
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Email Icon Lvander3@dhs.state.ia.us
FNS Programs Commodity Supplemental Food ProgramThe 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 State WIC Office
Address

321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 1-800-532-1579 (toll-free)
Website
WIC Website
WIC Locations
Program Contacts
Brandy Benedict
State WIC Director
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Email Icon brandy.benedict@hhs.iowa.gov
Additional Information
How to Apply for Iowa WIC

Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.

FNS Programs WIC: USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
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)
Louisiana Purchase 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 45 calendar days after the state has started their plan (July 14, 2023) to make an initial report of theft for a retroactive claim. The state will then mail the claim form and you have 30 calendar days to return the form. For regular claims, report theft within 45 calendar days of date of theft. The state will mail a claim form within 10 calendar days and you have 30 calendar days to return the form. Report theft by phone, mail, email, or in-person at local offices. Submit claims by mail, fax, 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 5 calendar days after the date a Notice of Decision is mailed to the household. You must your card.

FNS Programs Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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FNS Regional Office Contact Information Southwest Regional Office (SWRO)
1100 Commerce St.
Room 522
Dallas, TX 75242
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Phone 214-290-9800
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Department Office of Marketing & FMNP
Address

47076 N. Morrison Blvd.
Hammond, LA
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 985-345-9483 (phone)
fax 225-237-5630 (fax)
Program Contacts
Rebecca Riecke
Program Manager
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Check Icon Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Email Icon rriecke@ldaf.state.la.gov
FNS Programs Farmers' Market Nutrition ProgramSenior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Southwest Regional Office (SWRO)
1100 Commerce St.
Room 522
Dallas, TX 75242
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Phone 214-290-9800
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Department Food Distribution
Address

5825 Florida Blvd.
Suite 4002
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 225-922-1313 (phone)
Program Contacts
Mack Williams
Program Administrator
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Email Icon mwilliams@ldaf.state.la.us
FNS Programs The Emergency Food Assistance ProgramUSDA Foods in Schools
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Southwest Regional Office (SWRO)
1100 Commerce St.
Room 522
Dallas, TX 75242
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Phone 214-290-9800
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Address

1201 N. Third St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 225-342-9661 (phone)
Program Contacts
Stephanie Loup
Email Icon Stephanie.loup2@la.gov
FNS Programs The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Southwest Regional Office (SWRO)
1100 Commerce St.
Room 522
Dallas, TX 75242
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Phone 214-290-9800
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Department Division of Nutrition Assistance
Address

1201 N. Third St.
Suite 4-317
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 225-342-3720 (phone)
Website
https://www.louisianabelieves.com/schools/public-schools/nutrition
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 SUN MealsNational School Lunch ProgramSpecial Milk ProgramSchool Breakfast ProgramFresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramChild and Adult Care Food Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Southwest Regional Office (SWRO)
1100 Commerce St.
Room 522
Dallas, TX 75242
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Phone 214-290-9800
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Department Office of Public Health, Bureau of Nutrition Services
Address

PO Box 3214
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 225-342-8254 (phone)
Program Contacts
Tamara Dangerfield
Program Manager
Email Icon tamara.dangerfield@la.gov
FNS Programs Commodity Supplemental Food Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Southwest Regional Office (SWRO)
1100 Commerce St.
Room 522
Dallas, TX 75242
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Phone 214-290-9800
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Department Office of Public Health/Center for Community Health
Address

1450 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 504-568-8229 (phone)
Phone 1-800-251-2229 (Baby) (toll-free)
fax 225-342-8312 (fax)
Website
WIC Website
WIC Online Application
WIC Locations
Program Contacts
Jennifer Nicklas
Director
Phone Icon 225-342-7988
Email Icon Jennifer.Nicklas@la.gov
Wendy Terrell
WIC Complaints, Civil Rights, and Fraud Manager
Phone Icon 225-342-7900
Email Icon Wendy.Terrell@la.gov
Additional Information
How to Apply for Louisiana WIC

Apply online or call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.

FNS Programs WIC: USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Southwest Regional Office (SWRO)
1100 Commerce St.
Room 522
Dallas, TX 75242
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Phone 214-290-9800
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Program Name
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Ohio Direction 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.

The state will contact households who previously reported theft and you have 90 calendar days after notice to submit a retroactive claim. Other households will have 90 calendar days after the state has started their plan (June 16, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 90 calendar days of theft date. Submit claims by mail, fax, email, or in-person at local offices (physical signatures only). The state has 30 calendar days to validate the claim.

Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 30 calendar days after claim submission. 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
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Address

30 E Broad St
22nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-2406
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 614-719-9227 (phone)
Email OhioSFMNP@age.ohio.gov
Website
Ohio Department of Aging
FNS Programs Senior 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
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Address

25 S. Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215-4183
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 614-466-2945 (phone)
Phone 800-808-6325 (toll-free) (phone)
Email child.nutrition@education.ohio.gov
Website
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Food-and-Nutrition/Office-of…
Program Contacts
Brigette Hires
Director
Phone Icon 614-466-0522
Email Icon brigette.hires@education.ohio.gov
FNS Programs SUN MealsUSDA Foods in SchoolsNational School Lunch ProgramSpecial Milk ProgramSchool Breakfast ProgramFresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramThe Patrick Leahy Farm to School ProgramChild and Adult Care Food 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 Ohio WIC Program
Branch Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health
Address

246 N. High St.
Fourth Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-2406
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 614-644-8006 (phone)
Phone 1-800-755-4769 (toll-free)
Phone 1-800-686-1585 ext. 2 (voc)
fax 614-564-2470 (fax)
Email OHWIC@odh.ohio.gov
Website
WIC Website
WIC Locations
Program Contacts
Amy Alwood MS, RD, IBCLC
Ohio WIC Director
Phone Icon 614-644-9598
Email Icon Amy.Alwood@odh.ohio.gov
Sarah Moore, MPH
Supervisor
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Phone Icon 614-644-7570
Email Icon Sarah.Moore@odh.ohio.gov
Additional Information
How to Apply for Ohio WIC

Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.

FNS Programs Farmers' Market Nutrition ProgramWIC: USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
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.
Page updated: June 14, 2023