Delaware

Replacement of Stolen Benefits

Contact your state agency to report stolen SNAP benefits.

Households have 180 calendar days after the state has started their plan (Dec. 1, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Report theft within 60 calendar days of discovering and submit a regular claim form within an additional 10 days (if submitting electronically) or 14 days if submitting by mail. Report theft by phone or in-person at local offices. Submit claims by mail, fax, phone, email, or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 business days to validate the claim.

Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 business days after the date of claim submission. You must replace your card.