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Resource | Policy Use of Advanced Automation in SNAP - Revised

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

02/24/2025
Resource | Research and Data Reaching Those in Need: Estimates of State SNAP Participation Rates in 2022

This report is the latest in a series on states’ SNAP participation rates, which are estimated percentages of people who are eligible for SNAP who participate in the program in each state. This report presents rates for fiscal year 2022 and revised rates for pre-pandemic FY 2020.

02/20/2025
Resource | Policy Buy American Accommodation Process for School Year 2025-26

This memorandum provides guidance on the Buy American accommodation process. This memorandum provides the state agency the ability to approve temporary relief for school food authorities that demonstrate they cannot meet the thresholds for non-domestic food purchases for school year 2025-26.

02/20/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Sample Letter to Families Who Need to Apply

Sample letter for states, Tribes, and territories to share with NSLP-participating schools for distributing to households with children who are not automatically eligible and need to apply.

02/12/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Sample Letter to Families Who Are Automatically Eligible

Sample letter for states, Tribes, and territories to share with schools for distributing to households with children who are automatically eligible and do not need to apply.

02/11/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SUN Bucks — A Tested and Effective Strategy for Ending Summer Hunger

SUN Bucks is a proven game-changer in the fight against child hunger.

02/11/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Sample Phone and Text Message Scripts

Sample scripts for informing families about SUN Bucks/Summer EBT.

02/11/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SUN Programs Factsheet

Factsheet with key information about the SUN programs.

02/06/2025
Basic page SUN Programs Communications Toolkit - Templates

Customizable letters, scripts, slides, and more to inform and educate about SUN programs.

02/05/2025
Basic page SUN Programs Communications Toolkit - Factsheets

Key information about SUN programs to share digitally or in print.

02/05/2025
Page updated: October 14, 2021