Subscriber Updates

On Monday, FNS will publish a final rule entitled: “SNAP: Employment and Training Program Monitoring, Oversight, and Reporting Measures.” The rule was posted for Public Inspection on the Federal Register website today. 

FNS has announced a final rule to standardize how states calculate Standard Utility Allowances for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The rule ensures greater consistency and accuracy across the country, while allowing states to retain flexibility to reflect variations in local utility costs.  

The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture invite you to tune in for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s seventh and final meeting dedicated to the committee’s upcoming scientific report.

Our latest report on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation rates highlights how vital the program remains in supporting individuals and families with low income.

USDA is hosting the Fall 2024 Healthy Meals Summit from Oct. 21-23, 2024 as part of its $100 million Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative, also known as HMI.

The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture invite you to tune in for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s seventh and final meeting dedicated to the committee’s scientific report.

HHS and USDA encourage the public to participate in this important event. Register in advance to view the livestream or view the recording at a later date.

Today, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, is awarding approximately $8.6 million in Team Nutrition Training Grants to 11 states that administer the National School Lunch Program.

FNS recently released a new report on SNAP household characteristics for fiscal year 2022. 

HHS and USDA invite you to attend the final two public meetings of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

Colorado launched their SNAP Produce Bonus program, thanks to a $7.9 million grant from USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service.

Congress asked USDA to conduct a study on the challenges faced by the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, particularly in serving adults 60 years and older and individuals with an inability to leave home without help from another person or use of crutches, a cane, a wheelchair, or a walker. 

FNS recently announced approximately $2.3 million in funding that will allow more children to eat school breakfast and lunch at no cost to the family.

USDA is committed to modernizing WIC and ensuring it will continue to serve participants well for decades to come.

FNS is pleased to announce the launch of a new, interactive dashboard that features state, territory, and national level data for FNS nutrition programs. Site visitors will have greater insight into critical programs that touch the lives of millions of Americans daily.  

FNS recently studied the impact of child support cooperation requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.  

There’s still time to register for the next meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held Wednesday, May 29, from 1-5:30 p.m. EST, and Thursday, May 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.  

The Food and Nutrition Service is excited to announce a new option for SNAP online purchasing. FNS is dedicated to enhancing access to nutritious food for all Americans, and this expansion of SNAP online purchasing is another step forward in achieving that goal.

FNS is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Fraud Framework Implementation Grant request for applications, aimed at curbing recipient fraud.

Registration is now open for the next meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.