The purpose of Farm to Food Bank Projects is to (a) reduce food waste at the agricultural production, processing, or distribution level through the donation of food, (b) provide food to individuals in need, and (c) build relationships between agricultural producers, processors, and distributors and emergency feeding organizations through the donation of food.
This webinar is intended for incoming 2023 Farm to School Grantees and was recorded Aug.9, 2023.
SNAP healthy incentive programs encourage healthy eating by making nutritious food more accessible and affordable through coupons, discounts, gift cards, bonus items, or extra funds.
Project summaries for the 29 TEFAP state agencies that received fiscal year 2022 Farm to Food Bank project funding.
Webinar intended for 2021 Farm to School Grantees covering baseline, progress and financial reporting.
During the second year of Farm to Food Bank Project funding, FNS allocated $3.764 million to 24 TEFAP state agencies that submitted plans to implement Farm to Food Bank Projects. Seventeen of those states received FY 2020 funding and seven are newly participating states. The 24 state agencies that received an award are identified in this resource.
Basic Guidelines for SNAP Retailers video. This video explains how to prepare your store to accept SNAP benefits, including training requirements for everyone who works in your store, and describes how SNAP benefits can and cannot be used.
Information for Cashiers When Accepting SNAP Benefits video. This video provides an overview of SNAP for people who work in SNAP-authorized stores, describes the steps for a successful SNAP EBT purchase, and explains the Dos and DON'Ts of the program.
SNAP Transactions and Payment video. This video explains how you can obtain equipment for accepting SNAP benefits, and how you'll receive payment for a SNAP purchase.