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Resource | Policy Updates to the Federal Micro-Purchase Threshold in 2 CFR 200.320(a)(1)

The previous version of this memorandum contained incorrect references to state agencies throughout. FNS is correcting this memorandum to remove the incorrect references and so that it more clearly and accurately reflects the federal regulations. This memorandum notifies state agencies and child nutrition program operators of the changes made by OMB to the federal informal procurement method, micro-purchases and the micro-purchase threshold.

12/15/2021
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Employment & Training Subsidized Work-Based Learning Activities

This policy memo provides guidance on implementing subsidized wages in work-based learned activities in SNAP E&T.

11/17/2021
Resource | Webinars/Videos State Agency Major Change Webinar (2021)

This video is a recording of the State Agency Major Change webinar presented on Nov. 3, 2021.

11/16/2021
Resource | Training and Outreach Monthly SNAP Issuance Schedule for All States and Territories

Monthly SNAP benefits issuance schedule for all states and territories.

 

11/15/2021
Resource | Factsheets FY 2022 Farm to Food Bank Project Summaries

Project summaries for the 29 TEFAP state agencies that received fiscal year 2022 Farm to Food Bank project funding.

11/10/2021
Resource | Research and Data | General/Other Evaluation of the Implementation of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives (FINI): Final Report

This study represents the final findings of the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant (FINI) Evaluation. The study Includes information about the amount of incentives issued and redeemed at FINI retailers and characteristics of the retailers involved in the grant program. Overall, over 71 percent of benefits issued were redeemed. Redemption rates were highest at retailers that specialized in selling fruits and vegetables. 

11/03/2021
Resource | Policy CSFP: Updated Guidance on Temporary Food Package Issuance

This memorandum provides an update to the temporary issuance of Commodity Supplemental Food Program food packages with less vegetables due to issues with vendors' ability to supply canned vegetables. 

11/01/2021
Resource | Forms SNAP Major Changes Notification Template

This template is to be used by state agencies administering SNAP to notify FNS of major changes in state agency operations of SNAP as required in 7 CFR 272.15.

10/29/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance TEFAP Fresh Produce

To help those most in need receive healthy, fresh foods, USDA will be offering boxes of pre-packed, mixed fresh produce though The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), in addition to the single varieties that are already available to order. 

10/28/2021
Resource | Guidance Documents Rescinding Section of Sept. 13, 2018 Memo "Innovation and Evaluation in SNAP Demonstration Projects"

This memo rescinds the "innovative component" requirements of the Sept. 13, 2018, "Innovation and Evaluation in SNAP Demonstration Projects" memo.

10/27/2021
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