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.
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.
How to Apply for Ohio WIC
Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.
If you need proof of enrollment or an eligibility letter for the National School Lunch Program, please contact your child’s school district directly.
How to Apply for Oregon WIC
Apply online or 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 (May 24, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Report theft within 30 calendar days of discovering and submit regular claim form within 30 calendar days after report. Report theft by phone, mail, email, or in-person at local offices. Submit claims by mail, email, or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 calendar days after claim submission to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 calendar days after claim approval or 2 business days after date of claim submission (whichever is later). 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.
How to Apply for South Dakota WIC
Apply online or call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.
How to Apply for Virgin Islands WIC
Call a WIC clinic near you to request an appointment.
If you need proof of enrollment or an eligibility letter for the National School Lunch Program, please contact your child’s school district directly.
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 (Sept. 23, 2024) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 60 calendar days of discovering theft. Submit claims by mail, phone, email, drop-box, 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 date of claim submission. You must replace your card.