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Basic page State Agency/Territory

As part of the federal response to pandemics, emergencies, or disasters FNS plays a vital role by responding to nutrition assistance needs. Through our state and local partners, FNS is working to ensure that children and low-income Americans maintain access to food. 

10/30/2023
Basic page Hurricane Idalia Response

Learn how the U.S. government is responding to Hurricane Idalia. Find resources to help you recover from the hurricane.

09/20/2023
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
Basic page Tips for Handling Food Following a Disaster

This web page is a portal site that will provide you with useful information so you can be prepared when an emergency strikes, and know how to keep your food and water safe during and after an emergency.

05/08/2023
Resource | Forms SNAP E&T Program Activity Report (FNS-583)

SNAP E&T program activity report form (FNS-583)

01/24/2023
Basic page South Dakota Disaster Nutrition Assistance

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service coordinates with state, local, and voluntary organizations to provide nutrition assistance to those most affected by a disaster or emergency.

12/28/2022
Resource | Webinars/Videos TEFAP Ordering and Purchase Update Webinar for State Agencies

This webinar provided TEFAP state agencies with information about TEFAP ordering and procurement, as well as available funding.

10/04/2022
Resource | Federal Register Documents Comment Request - SNAP-Ed National Program Evaluation and Reporting System

This is a new collection to consolidate and improve SNAP-Ed data collecting and reporting, as required in the 2018 Farm Bill.

06/10/2022
Resource | Research, Analysis & Background | General/Other State of Origin for USDA Foods

The State of Origin data report for each fiscal year includes information on states where USDA purchased foods in that year. Learn where your USDA Foods are likely to come from, and what the top food is in your state!

02/24/2022
Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2017-0006 Guide to Coordinating WIC Service During Disasters

This guidance contains information to help WIC state agencies plan for meeting the needs of WIC participants and potential, newly-eligible WIC applicants prior to and during a disaster response. It can also be used to plan for continued WIC operations during emergencies or other situations of distress. The information is designed to assist headquarters and regional office staff, as well as WIC state and local agency staff in their development of an executable WIC disaster plan

01/18/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021