Cherokee Nation
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- Website: Summer EBT Program
- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Disaster SNAP Guidance
Policy guidance, lessons learned, and toolkits to operate a successful D-SNAP program.
05/15/2024
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Hawaii Disaster Nutrition Assistance
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service coordinates with state, local, and voluntary organizations to provide nutrition assistance to those most affected by a disaster or emergency.
11/09/2023
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State Agency/Territory
As part of the federal response to pandemics, emergencies, or disasters FNS plays a vital role by responding to nutrition assistance needs. Through our state and local partners, FNS is working to ensure that children and low-income Americans maintain access to food.
10/30/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos
Supporting Kosher and Halal-Observant Communities Through TEFAP
FNS hosted a webinar to provide state agencies and food banks with information about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities. The webinar featured panelists from state agencies and food banks who have successfully implemented processes to serve these specific communities.
09/13/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos
Procurement and Storage Strategies for Kosher Observant TEFAP Participants
FNS hosted a second webinar to provide program stakeholders with additional information on supporting kosher observant communities through TEFAP.
08/10/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As
Supporting Kosher and Halal Communities Through TEFAP FAQs
Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities.
06/15/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents
Comment Request: Barriers Facing Small Firms and Businesses Providing Halal, Kosher and Organic Products in Commodity Contracting with AMS
In keeping with ongoing efforts to increase the number of small and underserved businesses participating in the USDA food procurement program, as well as increasing access to culturally appropriate foods, AMS is seeking public input on perceived barriers that small businesses, those owned by underserved businesses, and providers of organic, kosher and halal agricultural products face in working with AMS' Commodity Procurement Program.
10/28/2022