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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents recovering from severe storms and tornadoes beginning April 25, 2024, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
05/21/2024
Subscriber Updates
Expanding SNAP Online Purchasing Options
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.
04/26/2024
Subscriber Updates
Strengthening SNAP: Grant Opportunity for States and Partners
FNS is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants Program request for applications, aimed at supporting efforts by state agencies and their community-based and faith-based partners to develop and implement projects that use technology to improve the quality and efficiency of SNAP application and eligibility determination systems.
04/19/2024
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USDA Approves Maine to Accept SNAP Benefits Online
Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced approval of a request from Maine to provide online purchasing of food to SNAP households. This approval will allow Maine to expedite the implementation of online purchasing with currently authorized SNAP online retailers with a target start date to be announced at a later time.
12/31/2020
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USDA Expands Access to Online Shopping in SNAP, Invests in Future WIC Opportunities
USDA continues making great strides in bringing the online shopping experience to more of its program participants. FNS is working rapidly to expand capacity in the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot — having grown the program exponentially over the past few months. And now the agency is investing in the future of online ordering in WIC, as well.
11/02/2020
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USDA Awards $10 Million to Move SNAP Participants Forward
Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today that USDA will award $10 million in grants to strengthen SNAP Employment and Training programs, which help participants gain the skills, training, or work experience they need to move toward and into employment.
10/09/2020
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SNAP Benefit Increase Takes Effect
The previously announced 5.3% cost of living increase to the maximum benefit amounts for SNAP takes effect today, the USDA reminded. As a result, SNAP households will likely see an increase in their benefits starting this month
10/01/2020
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USDA Awards Over $5.5 Million in Grants to Strengthen SNAP Integrity
USDA today announced over $5.5 million in grants to state partners as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the program integrity of SNAP. USDA is providing $5 million in SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grants to combat recipient fraud as well as more than half a million in Income Verification Grants to help states ensure SNAP households receive the accurate amount of SNAP benefits.
09/29/2020
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USDA Expands D-SNAP in 10 Iowa Counties Recovering from Derecho
USDA today announced that low-income Iowa residents in 10 additional counties recovering from the effects of the derecho storm that hit the Midwest in August could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
09/10/2020
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USDA Approves D-SNAP for Louisiana Disaster Areas
USDA announced today that low-income Louisiana residents recovering from Hurricane Laura could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
09/08/2020
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