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      State Systems OfficeContact UsLocationHeadquartered near Washington, D.C., FNS's Postal Service mailing address is:Food & Nutrition ServiceBraddock Metro Center II1320 Braddock PlaceAlexandria, VA 22314Phone: (703) 305-2062See map: Google Maps**USDA Information Hotline:**(202) 720-2791**SNAP Toll-free Information Number:**1-800-221-5689*You can also call your**state**for your case information.*Frequently Asked QuestionsHave a question about our programs? Start here!All frequently asked questions are stored in **AskUSDA**, USDA's online knowledgebase. You will have the ability to search keywords or phrases. By clicking on the advanced tab, you will have the ability to search by topics and subtopics. If you have specific USDA questions that you cannot find in **AskUSDA**, you will have an opportunity to submit a question. Please remember that an email address is required. You can also email us a question at AskUSDA@usda.gov.Organizational DirectoryTo find contact information for FNS offices, and personnel, please use the following directory.FNS national officeFNS regional officesFederal Phone DirectoryNational Hunger Hotline**By Phone:** Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline, which operates from 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Eastern Time. If you need food assistance, call **1-866-3-HUNGRY**or **1-877-8-HAMBRE** to speak with a representative who will find food resources such as meal sites, food banks, and other social services available near your location.**By Text:** Text to the automated service at 914-342-7744. with a question that may contain a keyword such as “food”, “summer”, “meals”, etc. to receive an automated response to resources located near an address and/or zip code.To File A ComplaintReport violations of laws and regulations relating to FNS programs to the USDA OIG office. Violations can include:Criminal activity, such as: bribery, smuggling, theft, fraud, endangerment of public health or safetyMismanagement/waste of fundsWorkplace violenceEmployee misconductConflict of InterestMedia Contacts**Reporters** looking for information can contact the Communications Division via email or phone (703) 305-2281.All non-media inquiries should go to AskUSDA@usda.gov.Page updated: November 08, 2023


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