Cherokee Nation
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- Website: Summer EBT Program
- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
Resource | Federal Register Documents
Information Collection - SNAP Demonstration Projects
This information collection is for activities associated with SNAP demonstration projects and the SNAP State Options Report, respectively.
04/08/2024
Resource | Research, Analysis & Background | Demonstrations
Evaluation of the USDA Summer EBT Demonstrations: Lessons Learned From More Than a Decade of Research
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 authorized Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) as a permanent federal food assistance entitlement program beginning in summer 2024. Summer EBT has been tested through evaluations of demonstration projects since 2011. With pending implementation of this new program, this is an appropriate time to reflect on what USDA, FNS research has learned through more than a decade of study.
03/12/2024
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Healthy Meals Incentives for Schools
The Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative seeks to improve the nutritional quality of school meals through food systems transformation, SFA recognition and technical assistance, the generation and sharing of innovative ideas and tested practices.
11/27/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Halal Foods in TEFAP
Provides information on food items available through TEFAP that may be acceptable to halal-observant communities.
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09/13/2023
Nutrition Education and Local Food Access Dashboard
The Nutrition Education and Local Food Access Dashboard is comprised of public data. The goal of the dashboard is to provide a county-level visualization of FNS nutrition support, specifically nutrition education and local food access, alongside other metrics related to hunger and nutritional health.
06/23/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As
Supporting Kosher and Halal Communities Through TEFAP FAQs
Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities.
06/15/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos
Overview of USDA Resources to Support Emergency Feeding Programs
This webinar discusses the current programs available to provide food and administrative funds for state agencies to support food banks and emergency feeding programs. The presentation provides an overview of resources available to The Emergency Food Assistance Program, including Congressionally appropriated program funds, Section 32 bonus foods, and the recent commitment from USDA to provide additional food and administrative support using the Commodity Credit Corporation. We also highlight the Reach and Resiliency grant opportunity and Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program.
03/15/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents
Comment Request: Understanding the Relationship Between Poverty, Well-Being, and Food Security
Through this data collection effort, FNS seeks to understand the interrelated factors that lead to household food insecurity. Data will be collected in six counties experiencing persistent intergenerational poverty through a study titled Understanding the Relationship Between Poverty, Well-Being, and Food Security.
02/16/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As
Q&As FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project Round 2
A document with questions and answers regarding the FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project round two funds.
01/18/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents
Comment Request- Understanding the Relationship Between Poverty, Well-Being and Food Security
Through this data collection effort, FNS seeks to understand the interrelated factors that lead to household food insecurity. Data will be collected in six counties experiencing persistent intergenerational poverty through a study titled Understanding the Relationship Between Poverty, Well-Being, and Food Security.
10/12/2022