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Resource | Federal Register Notices Correction: Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the SFSP

FNS is correcting regulations that published in a final rule in the Federal Register, and went into effect in the CFR on Oct. 1, 2022. The rule amended the SFSP regulations to strengthen program integrity by clarifying, simplifying, and streamlining program administration to facilitate compliance with program requirements.

12/27/2022
Basic page Rural Designation

State agencies and sponsors may use this tool to determine if a proposed site may be designated as rural for purposes of the Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option.

12/22/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice - Card Skimming

SNAP retailer notice to protect SNAP customers from card skimming at their point of sale.

12/21/2022
Resource | Policy Letter to WIC State Agencies on Unwinding and Impacts of Infant Formula Shortage

FNS has determined WIC state agencies may need the flexibility of providing non-contract formula through the end of February. It is USDA’s expectation that these extensions of flexibilities for non-contract formulas will be the final extensions, barring a significant change in the status of formula supply and availability.

12/19/2022
Resource | Training and Outreach Letter to WIC State Agencies on Unwinding and Impacts of Infant Formula Shortage

Letter to WIC state agencies on unwinding and impacts of infant formula shortage.

12/19/2022
Basic page FNS Nondiscrimination Statements (NDS)

The USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.  

12/09/2022
Resource | Policy SNAP QC Review Clarification for Cases with Back-to-Back Certification Extensions in 2020 or 2021

FNS determined there are Quality Control cases in the Fiscal Year 2022 active frame with back-to-back certification period extensions that have been treated inconsistently by QC reviewers. This memo is intended to clarify the QC procedures for cases that were impacted by these extensions.

12/08/2022
Resource | Policy SNAP – Ensuring Timely Benefits to Eligible Households

This memorandum provides a reminder to state agencies that under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, all eligible households must have the opportunity to participate in SNAP within 30 days of application or seven days if they are entitled to expedited service.

12/02/2022
Resource | Factsheets FY 2023 Farm to Food Bank Project Summaries

Project summaries for the 28 TEFAP state agencies that received fiscal year 2023 Farm to Food Bank project funding.

12/01/2022
Basic page WIC Food Packages - Regulatory Requirements for WIC-Eligible Foods

The following list provides the federal requirements for WIC-eligible foods. USDA requirements for WIC-eligible foods can be found in 7 CFR Part 246.10 and WIC Policy Memorandum #2015-3, Eligibility of White Potatoes for Purchase with the Cash-Value Vouchers.

11/30/2022
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