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Landing 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
Resource | Policy Pandemic EBT – Summer 2023

FNS is releasing new guidance today to assist states in the development of Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) plans for the summer of 2023. The guidance consists of a Q&A document and a summer P-EBT plan template.

02/16/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance WIC EBT Activities

WIC EBT activities

12/06/2022
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
Basic page 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 | Infographics Combat Child Hunger with Summer Food Benefits

USDA is committed to helping states provide food benefits to children through Summer P-EBT to ensure kids are nourished and healthy

07/11/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Operating P-EBT During a Covered Summer Period - Q&As

This document provides information to states to assist in the development of state plans to operate P-EBT for school children and children in child care during a covered summer period.

05/09/2022
Resource | FAQs/Q&As P-EBT Assistance for Children in Schools School Year 2021-22

This document provides information to states to assist in the development of state plans to operate Pandemic EBT for school children.

01/21/2022
Resource | Notices Information Collection: Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer

This is a revision of a currently approved information collection for Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer for the reporting burden associated with administering P-EBT.

05/11/2021
Page updated: October 14, 2021