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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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.

Am I Eligible? Frequently Asked Questions
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Applicant/Recipient Retailer State/Local Agency Farmer/Producer

Spotlights

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Addressing Stolen SNAP Benefits

FNS is working closely with our state and federal partners, SNAP retailers, EBT processors, and other industry experts to protect SNAP benefits and combat SNAP fraud.

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits
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USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits

USDA today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate SNAP benefits. As a result, the average SNAP benefit – excluding additional funds provided as part of pandemic relief – will increase for fiscal year 2022 beginning on Oct. 1, 2021.

National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC)

SNAP Eligibility

Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

What is FNS Doing to Fight SNAP Fraud?

Joint Letter on Public Charge

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed)

Process and Technology Improvement Grants Program

Ensuring access to nutritious food while helping to pave a pathway to long-term success

Ask USDA Report Fraud

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Replacing Stolen SNAP Benefits: State Plan Approvals
Technical Assistance & Guidance
Notice of New Computer Matching Program
Federal Register Documents
SNAP Quality Control: How FNS Helps Protect Taxpayer Dollars
Blog
Waivers of Rules
Regulations
SNAP FY23 PTIG Webinar Part 2
Webinars/Videos
SNAP Data Tables
Data
SNAP Online Shopping Expansion Team Honored as Finalists for Service to America Medal
News Item
Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Program
Data
Report Nutrition Assistance Fraud By State
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Students
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SNAP Program Access Index
Research
SNAP Retailer Data
Data
SNAP Store Type Definitions
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Generic Clearance for Stakeholder Feedback and Surveys as Part of FNS Planning
Federal Register Documents
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)
Fact Sheets
D-SNAP Resources for State Agencies and Partners
Technical Assistance & Guidance