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Resource | Technical Assistance First 100 Days at FNS

President Trump made a commitment to the American people to cut wasteful spending, Make America Healthy Again, and to combat fraud, waste, and abuse—restoring common sense to government. Under the leadership of Secretary Rollins, USDA’s FNS has taken swift and decisive action to be representative of the change the American people voted for.

05/02/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Retailer Instructions for SNAP EBT Chip Card Transactions at Point of Sale

Retailer reminder with instructions for SNAP EBT chip card transactions at point of sale. Customers who have EBT chip cards should always attempt a chip (insert or tap) transaction first. The transaction may need to be completed with a swipe of the magnetic stripe, but the first transaction attempt should always use the chip. 

04/02/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Attention: California and Bordering State SNAP EBT Retailers

This retailer reminder is for California and bordering states SNAP retailers. The purpose of this communication is to remind you of the impact to you as an authorized SNAP retailer if you have not prepared your stores to accept EBT chip card technology.

02/04/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Reminder: EBT Receipt Requirements

This SNAP retailer reminder details what information must be printed on SNAP EBT receipts.

01/27/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP EBT Chip and Tap Cards are Coming Soon

SNAP EBT chip and tap cards will be rolling out soon in various states. As states plan to add chip and tap functionality to SNAP EBT cards, it is imperative that retailer point of sale devices be updated to successfully read these cards to ensure SNAP cardholders can redeem their SNAP benefits at their store.

11/15/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP College Student Eligibility

SNAP helps college students focus more on their studies and less on where their next meal will come from.

11/05/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance Attention: California and Oklahoma Bordering State SNAP EBT Retailers

SNAP retailer reminder for SNAP authorized retailers in a state that borders California or Oklahoma. Since these states will be issuing SNAP EBT chip cards to clients soon, retailers must be prepared to accept this type of card.

11/01/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Reminder - Sales Tax, Fees, and Refunds

SNAP retailer reminder about processing sales tax, fees, and refunds for SNAP transactions.

10/02/2024
Resource | Factsheets FY 22 SNAP-Ed Works

Evidence shows positive impact of SNAP-Ed in fiscal year 2022. 

05/08/2024
Resource | Factsheets Attention: California and Oklahoma SNAP EBT Retailers

SNAP retailer reminder with updated guidance for California and Oklahoma retailers participating in the SNAP EBT card Chip and Tap technology testing.

04/26/2024
Page updated: October 14, 2021