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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 | Technical Assistance State/Territory QR Codes

Download a personalized QR code that links to your SNAP E&T website. 

02/21/2024
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 & Guidance Overview - Growing and Strengthening SNAP E&T Programs

The intent of this series is to provide practical tools and resources for state agencies to use in growing and
strengthening their SNAP E&T programs. This will be an ongoing series and FNS will be developing and
releasing new targeted tools to help state agencies implement the four parts of this technical assistance.

01/09/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance SNAP E&T - Selecting Providers to Meet your Program's Needs

This resource for state agencies explores one part of how to build stronger SNAP E&T programs—selecting service providers that best meet the needs of E&T program participants.

01/09/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance SNAP E&T - Consulting with the State Workforce Development Board

This resource for state agencies explores one part of the growing and strengthening series to build stronger SNAP E&T programs—consulting with state workforce development boards to better understand labor markets in your state.

01/09/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Retailer Criteria to Provide Online Purchasing to SNAP Households

At this time, only certain states are operating with online purchasing capabilities. FNS is working with other states interested in expanding online purchasing. 

10/11/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Equity in SNAP E&T Programs: Lessons from the 2022 SNAP E&T National Forum

From the 2022 sessions and additional conversations with presenters, we identified four approaches SNAP E&T administrators can apply in their program design and delivery of SNAP E&T services to incorporate a focus on equity

09/28/2023
Resource | Policy Best Practices for Determining Proximity of Sites in the Summer Food Service Program

This memorandum provides information to assist state agencies in preventing approval of multiple sites offering meal services at the same time to the same population of children in the Summer Food Service Program. 

SFSP 15-2023
09/28/2023
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