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Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Retailer Notice: New Staple Foods Stocking Standards Are Coming!

We published updates to the stocking standards required for most retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits. Starting on Nov. 4, 2026, all retailers other than specialty stores (e.g., butchers, farm stands) will be required to comply with these standards or risk losing your ability to redeem SNAP.

05/08/2026
Basic page SNAP E&T Program Administration Resources

Find essential tools to help SNAP state agencies meet program requirements and deliver an efficient and effective SNAP E&T program.

02/09/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents FNA Handbook 901 - Advance Planning Documents

The primary objective of this Handbook is to help state agencies navigate FNA requirements to secure approval, and get the requested funding, for modern eligibility systems and EBT benefit delivery services.

01/22/2026
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice - EBT Authorized Retailers Must Comply with the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule

This retailer notice serves as a reminder that SNAP-EBT Authorized Retailers Must Comply with the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule.

10/31/2025
Resource | Factsheets Summary of Nutrition Assistance Program - Puerto Rico

In July 1982, Congress authorized a capped block grant program in Puerto Rico, called the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP). Previously, Puerto Rico ran the traditional Food Stamp Program.

09/11/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance State SNAP Interview Toolkit

This state SNAP interview toolkit focuses on SNAP interviews, requirements and best practices. The interview is the most important step in the certification process for SNAP. This toolkit is a resource for state SNAP agencies as you seek to improve your interview processes.

06/24/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice: Cannabis-Derived Products are NOT Eligible for SNAP Purchase

This retailer notice serves as a reminder that SNAP retailers that it is a program violation to accept SNAP benefits for foods and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana.

06/05/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance First 100 Days at FNS

President Trump made a commitment to the American people to cut wasteful spending, Make America Healthy Again, and to combat fraud, waste, and abuse—restoring common sense to government. Under the leadership of Secretary Rollins, USDA’s FNS has taken swift and decisive action to be representative of the change the American people voted for.

05/02/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Retailer Instructions for SNAP EBT Chip Card Transactions at Point of Sale

Retailer notice with instructions for SNAP EBT chip card transactions at point of sale. Customers who have EBT chip cards should always attempt a chip (insert or tap) transaction first. The transaction may need to be completed with a swipe of the magnetic stripe, but the first transaction attempt should always use the chip. 

04/02/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Fraud Notification Letter to Retailers

This SNAP retailer notice emphasizes Secretary Rollins and FNS are committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in all USDA programs. We are equally committed to taking swift action aimed at eliminating fraud occurring in the SNAP retailer community and rooting out bad actors who take advantage of the taxpayer’s generosity.

03/19/2025
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