FNS Contacts
Replacement of Stolen Benefits
Contact your state agency to report stolen SNAP benefits.
Households have 60 calendar days after the state has started their plan (July 3, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 days of discovering theft. Report theft by phone or in-person at local offices. Submit claims by mail, email, phone or in-person at local offices. The state has 20 business days (10 days for county and 10 days for state) to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 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.
Replacement of Stolen Benefits
Contact your state agency to report stolen SNAP benefits.
Households have 90 calendar days after the state plan is approved (Aug. 10, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 calendar days of discovering theft. Submit reports and claims by mail, email, fax, phone, online, or in-person at local offices. The state has 1-10 calendar days and an additional 1-5 business days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued in the same manner as other SNAP replacements. You must replace your card.
90 Blossom Lane
(Mailing: 136 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333)
Augusta, ME 04330
United States
If you need proof of enrollment or an eligibility letter for the National School Lunch Program, please contact your child’s school district directly. Email: child.nutrition@maine.gov
11 State House Station
286 Water St., Sixth Floor
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
United States