“I did not receive my food stamps this month. A couple months ago they were stolen, so I don’t know if this has happened again… I really need someone to contact me as soon as possible, and I don’t have a vehicle at the moment…”
October 21, 2025
To address the missing food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits), you will need to contact the official government agency that administers the program in your state.
Here are the most helpful ways to get in touch with them:
- Find your State SNAP/Food Stamp Office Contact Information:
- The easiest way to find the correct number is to search on Google for: “[Your State Name] SNAP office phone number” or “[Your State Name] EBT customer service“.
- Look for the official website, which usually ends in
.gov.
- Contact the EBT Customer Service Number on your Card:
- There should be a toll-free customer service number printed on the back of your EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card. You can call this number to check your balance and sometimes report a lost or stolen card, or investigate missing deposits.
- Check Online/App Access (If available in your state):
- Many states have an online portal or a mobile app where you can log in to check your benefit status, payment history, and see if a deposit was scheduled.
Regarding the stolen benefits:
- If the benefits were stolen a couple of months ago and you reported it, this current missing deposit may be related to the replacement process, or it could be a separate issue.
- You must call your local or state SNAP office as soon as possible to:
- Check if your benefits were deposited this month.
- Verify the current status of your card (e.g., if it was deactivated after the previous theft).
- Ask if you need to file a new report of theft if you suspect it happened again.
Since you don’t have a vehicle, you can use a public phone (like one at a library or community center), or see if a friend, family member, or trusted neighbor can help you make the call from their phone.
Please call the appropriate state number now. They are the only ones who can access your case and resolve the issue.