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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 | Policy SNAP Online Application Policy Clarification

This memo reiterates and clarifies existing online application policy for state agencies. 

02/20/2024
Resource | Policy Use of Advanced Automation in SNAP

This memo provides State agencies with guidance on allowable use of advanced automation technologies. 

01/10/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance Summer EBT Eligibility & Certification Flowcharts and Program Timeline

Technical assistance resources for Summer EBT implementing agencies to determine eligibility and meet program implementation deadlines. 

12/05/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in Child Nutrition Programs

This updated memorandum provides guidance to Indigenous communities on incorporating traditional Indigenous foods that meet CNP meal pattern requirements and includes an updated and expanded list of traditional Indigenous foods that credit the same as similar foods currently listed in the Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs.

TA 01-2024
11/01/2023
Resource | Policy Memos WIC and FMNP: Available Expedited ARPA Waivers and Request Process

This letter provides information to WIC state agencies and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program state agencies on available American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 waivers and a new state agency request process.

10/17/2023
Basic page Participation Assistance for Farmers and Farmers Markets - Grant Program

Through a cooperative agreement, the National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs is providing access to a SNAP mobile application by direct marketing farmers and farmers markets free of cost, for one-year.

09/28/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance FY 22 & FY 23 WIC FMNP eSolution (Benefit Delivery Modernization) Grant Summaries

In FY 22 and FY 23, FNS awarded over $7.4 million in grants to 32 state agencies to support WIC FMNP eSolutions.

09/26/2023
Landing Improving the Shopping Experience

We are improving the shopping experience, whether in-store, online, or at a farmers’ market. As the retail market innovates, we want WIC families to be able to shop simply and conveniently. 

09/26/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs: Training Resources

A variety of trainings are available on the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs. Complete the training modules and view recorded webinars to assist in understanding and using the FBG and all its features.

09/20/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021