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Improving the Shopping Experience
We want WIC families to be able to shop simply and conveniently, just like other shoppers. FNS is supporting WIC state agencies as they modernize the shopping experience in store, online, and at farmers markets, through both funding and waivers.
09/26/2023
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Team Nutrition Garden Resources
Team Nutrition has several resources to connect nutrition education to school and child care gardens, local farms, and farmers markets.
04/27/2023
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Seeding Success - Grantee Webinar Series
Seeding Success is a series of webinars produced by the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program that provide technical assistance that supports grantees.
04/21/2023
Resource | Policy Memos
SNAP – Ensuring Timely Benefits to Eligible Households
This memorandum provides a reminder to state agencies that under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, all eligible households must have the opportunity to participate in SNAP within 30 days of application or seven days if they are entitled to expedited service.
12/02/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance
WIC MIS – EBT Universal Interface
This document standardizes the functional requirements for the Universal Interface between the WIC Management Information Systems and the WIC EBT systems used in the WIC nutrition program.
11/04/2022
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WIC - Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Guidance and Resources
The goal and purpose of the guidance and resources on this page is to ensure consistent standards applicable to WIC EBT and enable efficient application of WIC EBT business practices into automated cash register systems supporting food retail vendors.
08/11/2022
Resource | Nutrition Education
Dig In! Standards-Based Nutrition Education from the Ground Up
Explore a world of possibilities in the garden and on your plate using ten inquiry-based lessons that engage 5th and 6th graders in growing, harvesting, tasting, and learning about fruits and vegetables.
07/25/2022
Resource | Notices
Comment Request - SNAP Mobile Payment Pilots
FNS seeks comments on its plans to study the use of mobile payment technology for accessing SNAP benefits through smart phones, tablets, and other personal mobile devices in place of EBT cards.
04/22/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Farm to Child Nutrition Programs Planning Guide
The Farm to Child Nutrition Planning Guide directs you through questions to consider when starting or growing a farm to school, farm to child care, or farm to summer program. This planning guide should be used as a supplemental tool to the Farm to School Planning Toolkit.
03/29/2022