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Resource | Policy Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit”

This notice sets forth the interpretation that the U.S. Department of Agriculture uses for the term “Federal public benefit” as used in Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. In doing so, this notice supersedes any prior interpretation in any notice or other document issued by any USDA agency. This notice also describes and preliminarily identifies the USDA programs that provide “Federal public benefits” within the scope of PRWORA.

07/10/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach SUN Programs Communications Toolkit - Customization Tutorial

Instructional video showing how to easily customize the print materials included in the SUN programs communications toolkit.

04/09/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach FDPIR Shelter Utility Deduction and Net Monthly Income Calculation

This webinar provides an in-depth explanation of the FDPIR shelter/utility deduction and calculation of net monthly income.

03/04/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SUN Bucks — A Tested and Effective Strategy for Ending Summer Hunger

SUN Bucks is a proven game-changer in the fight against child hunger.

02/11/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Sample Phone and Text Message Scripts

Sample scripts for informing families about SUN Bucks/Summer EBT.

02/11/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Social Media Posts

Sample social media posts and graphics for the SUN Bucks/Summer EBT program including branded and unbranded graphics. Post text can be customized as needed.

02/03/2025
Basic page SUN Meals To-Go Social Media Posts

Sample social media posts and graphics for SUN Meals To-Go. Includes branded and unbranded graphics. Post text can be customized as needed. 

02/03/2025
Basic page SUN Meals Social Media Posts

Sample social media posts and graphics for SUN Meals including branded and unbranded graphics. Post text can be customized as needed.

02/03/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach FDPIR Provisions in the Food Distribution Programs Final Rule

This webinar was held for FDPIR administering agencies to talk about the FDPIR provisions in the Food Distribution Programs: Improving Access and Parity Final Rule (89 FR 87228).

12/09/2024
Basic page Sharing Gallery - Recipe Criteria

Materials in the USDA Foods programs' sharing galleries are shared to help agencies provide more nutrition and food information to CSFP and FDPIR participants. This page explains the inclusion criteria for recipes to be included in the sharing galleries.

11/04/2024
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