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Resource | Infographics Changes to the SNAP Time Limit

By law, certain adults without dependents can only receive SNAP benefits beyond three months in a three-year period unless they meet specific work requirements. We refer to this as the “time limit.”

04/18/2024
Basic page Changes to the WIC Food Packages Q&As

FNS is recommending science-based updates to the food provided to WIC participants to best meet their nutritional needs and foster healthy growth and development.

04/09/2024
Resource | Federal Register Documents Information Collection - Request for Comments on Evaluating the Interview Requirement for SNAP Certification Study

This is a new information collection for the contract of the study titled “Evaluating the Interview Requirement for SNAP Certification.” The purpose of this collection is to help FNS describe the effects of waiving the interview requirement, including SNAP agency processes and staff experiences with implementing the no-interview demonstration, analyzing the differences in outcomes for SNAP applicants and recipients, and identifying key lessons to inform future policy or implementation.

04/04/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Serious Deficiency Process in the CACFP and SFSP Proposed Rule

On Feb. 21, 2024, FNS published a proposed rule Serious Deficiency Process in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. This webinar recording provides an explanation of the major proposed changes as they relate to CACFP and SFSP.

03/22/2024
Resource | Policy SNAP Use of Nonmerit Personnel in SNAP Administration

This memo seeks to clarify existing policy and flexibilities regarding the use of nonmerit personnel in the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

03/21/2024
Resource | Federal Register Documents Comment Request - Employment and Training Opportunities in SNAP

The purpose of the case management services is to guide E&T participants towards appropriate E&T components and activities based on the participant's needs and interests, to support the participant in the E&T program and to provide activities and resources that will assist the participant toward self-sufficiency.

03/19/2024
Basic page SNAP E&T 2022 National Forum

The USDA SNAP Office of Employment and Training hosted the second SNAP E&T National Forum on Dec. 13-14, 2022.

03/05/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos September 2023 OIG Audit Memos: Unused Reimbursement and Site Proximity

FNS published this recorded webinar on Feb. 28, 2024 for state agencies. The webinar includes a summary of the new memos released in Sept. 2023 and goes into detail about best practices for unused reimbursements and site proximity.

02/28/2024
Page updated: October 14, 2021