Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Ending Hunger and Moving People Forward to Self Sufficiency

Ending Hunger and Moving People Forward to Self Sufficiency

Nutrition Assistance

SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

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SNAP promotes healthy eating

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USDA to Improve Disaster SNAP Program Ahead of Hurricane Season
News Item
D-SNAP State Workgroup Recommendations
Policy Memos
Perdue Enlists American Innovators to Advance Self-Sufficiency
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Comment Request - Employment and Training Performance Measurement, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Notice
SNAP Data Tables
Data
The Evaluation of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives Interim Report
Research
USDA Urges States to Require Child Support Cooperation through SNAP
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State Flexibilities Related to Custodial and Noncustodial Parents' Cooperation with State Child Support Agencies
Policy Memos
USDA Launches SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot
News Item
Final Rule: SNAP Student Eligibility, Convicted Felons, Lottery and Gambling, and State Verification Provisions of the Agricultural Act
Rule
USDA Listening Session: SNAP Provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill
Policy
USDA Publishes SNAP Final Rule; Implements Key Eligibility Reforms, Safeguards
News Item
FNS Blog: Building Better Futures through SNAP Employment and Training
News Item
Information Collection Activities: The Role of Job Search as a SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) Component
Notice
Reopening of Comment Period: SNAP Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents
Notice
Providing Regulatory Flexibility for Retailers in SNAP
Notice