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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Chip Cards are Coming to SNAP EBT

In the summer of 2024, California and Oklahoma will begin issuing new SNAP EBT cards with Chip and Tap technology.

04/26/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Retailer Criteria to Provide Online Purchasing to SNAP Households

At this time, only certain states are operating with online purchasing capabilities. FNS is working with other states interested in expanding online purchasing. 

10/11/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Updated Guidance for Improving State Agency Application Processing Timeliness Rates: Standardizing the Escalation Process

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise state agencies on the steps the Food and Nutrition Service will take to monitor and engage state agencies with poor SNAP initial application processing timeliness rates.

08/02/2023
Resource | Presentations SNAP E&T 2022 National Forum: Advancing Equity - Racial, Gender, and LGBTQ+

FNS is committed to advancing equity and improving access to SNAP E&T nationwide and there are exciting efforts to advance equity happening at the state and provider levels.

01/23/2023
Resource | Presentations SNAP E&T 2022 National Forum: Equitable SNAP E&T - Clearing the Path to Economic Mobility for All

This panel presentation, facilitated by the APHSA, highlights APHSA and its members commitment to advancing equity in human services, including through SNAP E&T.

01/23/2023
Resource | Presentations SNAP E&T 2022 National Forum: Evolving to the Future Using Pandemic Best Practices

This session will highlight best practices which emerged out of the pandemic to ensure the effective delivery of E&T services. 

01/23/2023
Resource | Presentations SNAP E&T 2022 National Forum: Public Workforce System and SNAP E&T Alignment to Enhance Service Delivery

This presentation will highlight the enhanced partnership between SNAP E&T and the public workforce system to increase access to employment opportunities for this often marginalized and underserved population.

01/23/2023
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0021 Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluations – Additional Guidance

This memorandum provides additional implementation guidance regarding the final rule titled SNAP Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluations published in the Federal Register on Jan. 19, 2016.

04/22/2016
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0005 Implementation Memo: SNAP Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems

This memorandum provides a brief summary describing the Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Systems final rule's provisions and outlines the next steps in its implementation.

01/19/2016
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