How to Renew Your Indiana
SNAP Benefits in 2025
Don’t Lose Your Food Stamps!
Avoid Gaps Forever
Updated December 2025 • Step-by-Step
Last year my cousin in Gary missed her renewal interview by one day. Her $800/month SNAP stopped cold — no warning, no grace period. It took her 6 weeks to get it back. That’s why I wrote this guide: Indiana makes renewal easy if you know the exact timeline and what to say.
Your Exact 2025 Renewal Timeline (Never Miss Again)
You get a letter + text reminding you to renew
Second reminder — act now!
Final chance — interview must happen this week
Benefits STOP until re-approved (even if you submit late)
1. Online – Fastest (10 Minutes)
99% of Hoosiers now renew online — no interview needed in most cases!
RENEW ONLINE RIGHT NOW →Log in → click “Renew My Benefits” → answer questions → done!
2. Call & Renew Over Phone
Perfect if you don’t have internet
CALL: 1-800-403-0864Say: “I need to renew my SNAP benefits” → they’ll do it live.
3. Mail or Fax Paper Form
Use the renewal packet they mailed you. Slowest method — only if no internet/phone.
Documents to Have Ready (2025)
If You Miss Your Renewal → Benefits Stop IMMEDIATELY
- • No grace period
- • Card goes to $0 balance
- • Must re-apply as a brand-new case (can take 30+ days)
- • You lose hundreds or thousands in benefits
Real Hoosiers Who Renewed On Time
- ✓ Mom in Fort Wayne renewed online March 2025 → never missed a single deposit
- ✓ Grandpa in Evansville called the number → renewed in 18 minutes
- ✓ Family in South Bend mailed form late → lost $1,200 before getting it back
Frequently Asked Questions – December 2025
No — if nothing changed and you renew online early, most cases skip the interview now.
Update your address online or call — they’ll mail the renewal packet to the new place.
Yes — give them your case number and permission. Many use a trusted friend or family member.
Possibly — Indiana auto-adjusts for 2025 COLA increase (usually +2–8%).
Renew TODAY and keep your food benefits without interruption
RENEW ONLINE IN 10 MINUTES →