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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2012-0064 Special Disaster Rules for Accepting SNAP EBT Benefits for Hot Food Purchases

Due to Hurricane Sandy, and effective immediately, retail food stores licensed by the Food and Nutrition Service to accept SNAP benefits in the following counties may accept SNAP benefits in exchange for hot foods and foods intended to be consumed on retailer premises.

11/02/2012
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2003-0017 Withdrawing Food Stamp Applications

Over the past few months, we have learned that some local offices suggest that clients withdraw their applications. The suggestion or recommendation that a client withdraw impinges on the voluntary character of a withdrawal.

04/17/2003
Page updated: October 14, 2021