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 (June 1, 2024) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 calendar days of discovering theft. Submit claims by mail, email, phone, in-person at local offices, or other valid transmission method. The state has 30 calendar days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are available for use by midnight on the day of 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.
All public schools are approved and monitored through the Arkansas Department of Education. Arkansas Department of Human Services approves and monitors private school, residential child care institutions, state juvenile treatment centers, and juvenile detention centers.
Freeway Medical Building
5800 W. 10th St., Suite 300
Little Rock, AR 72204-1703
United States
DHS only approves and monitors private school, residential child care institutions, state juvenile treatment centers, and juvenile detention centers. All public schools are approved and monitored through the Arkansas Department of Education.
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