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.
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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 30 days after the state has started their plan (July 17, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 calendar days of discovering theft. Submit claims by mail 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 30 calendar days after date of claim submission. 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.