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Resource | Policy Memos SNAP - Publication of the Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Final Rule

Through this rulemaking, FNS aims to improve the quality of race and ethnicity data collected and to ensure program benefits are distributed without regard to race, color, or national origin.

12/20/2023
Resource | Federal Register Notices Final Rule: SNAP - Revision of Civil Rights Data Collection Methods

With this final rule, FNS is revising Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program regulations that cover collecting and reporting race and ethnicity data by state agencies on persons receiving benefits from SNAP. 

12/14/2023
Basic page Nutrient and Meal Pattern Analysis Resources for School Meals

Nutrient and meal pattern analysis resources for school meal programs.

12/05/2023
Resource | Policy Revised: Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the School Meal Programs, CACFP, and SFSP

This memorandum provides updated guidance on crediting tofu and soy yogurt products in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and extends previous guidance on crediting tofu and soy yogurt products to the Summer Food Service Program, as well as to the infant meal pattern in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

11/29/2023
Basic page SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot Retailer Onboarding Process

This page outlines the nine-step process for onboarding as a SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot retailer.

11/28/2023
Basic page HMI Recognition Awards for School Food Authorities

The recognition awards will spotlight innovative practices, student and community engagement activities, and strategies schools have used to provide meals that are consistent with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.  Apply now!

11/27/2023
Resource | Guidance Documents Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Game and Eggs for Child Nutrition Programs

Recently, FNS has received a number of questions related to buying local meat, poultry, game, and eggs; this memorandum seeks to clarify the regulatory requirements related to food safety and answer specific questions related to these products with a series of questions and answers.

11/20/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As Second Q&As Concerning SNAP - NAC Interim Final Rule

This memorandum covers questions related to provisions in the rule, system implementation, and system rollout. 

11/17/2023
Resource | Tools and Applications SNAP Rule Waivers

SNAP regulations provide that waivers may be approved under certain conditions, including when approval of a waiver would result in a more effective and efficient administration of the program. The SNAP Certification Policy Waiver database was provides information on approved SNAP waivers for each state.

11/06/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE)

Broad-based categorical eligibility is a policy that makes most households categorically eligible for SNAP because they qualify for a non-cash TANF or state maintenance of effort funded benefit.

11/02/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021