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Resource | Fact Sheets Equity in FNS Disaster Nutrition Assistance Programs

USDA’s approach to tackling food and nutrition insecurity emphasizes equity to ensure our efforts serve all populations.

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05/01/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Chip Cards are Coming to SNAP EBT

In the summer of 2024, California and Oklahoma will begin issuing new SNAP EBT cards with Chip and Tap technology.

04/26/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP EBT Chip Card Technical Resources

The purpose of this page is to provide technical resources for SNAP EBT chip card implementation.

04/26/2024
Basic page SNAP EBT Modernization

Modernizing EBT, including the introduction of chip cards for SNAP EBT, is an important step to ensure that SNAP benefits are protected. 

04/23/2024
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
Basic page Guidance for Submitting Unsolicited Proposals

You are encouraged to submit for evaluation unique ideas or concepts, or innovative methods or approaches originated, conceived, or developed on your own and which have application to the work of the USDA.

02/20/2024
Resource | Policy SNAP Online Application Policy Clarification

This memo reiterates and clarifies existing online application policy for state agencies. 

02/20/2024
Resource | Policy WIC MIS EBT Process Memo

This memorandum replaces the WIC Informational Memorandum dated Aug. 10, 2022. In particular, the USDA FNS State Systems Office (SSO) has revised the section titled Threshold for FNS Review of EBT Projects after Statewide EBT. Handbook 901 will be updated to reflect this revised guidance.

02/06/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Webinar for State Agencies: IFR for Non-Congregate Summer Meal Service

This webinar is geared towards state agencies and will address key provisions in the Interim Final Rule as related to providing non-congregate summer meals in rural areas.

01/31/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Webinar for Sponsors and Program Operators: IFR for Non-Congregate Summer Meal Service

This webinar is geared towards sponsors organizations and program operators and will address key provisions in the Interim Final Rule as related to providing non-congregate summer meals in rural areas.

01/31/2024
Page updated: October 14, 2021