The purpose of this study is to describe the foods and beverages purchased by SNAP households, by using the most current data available.

The “Understanding Participant Experiences in SNAP E&T” project will help the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration to assess SNAP participants' understanding of work requirements and their experiences accessing SNAP E&T programs that meet their needs.
 

We published updates to the stocking standards required for most retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits. Starting on Nov. 4, 2026, all retailers other than specialty stores (e.g., butchers, farm stands) will be required to comply with these standards or risk losing your ability to redeem SNAP.

This policy memorandum transmits the 2026-2027 Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

The USDA announces adjusted income eligibility guidelines to be used by state agencies in determining the income eligibility of persons applying for WIC.

We regularly collect information about the school meal programs and how they operate from the people who know best – the state agencies that oversee the programs in each state and territory and the school food authorities that manage the programs locally in one or more schools. 

Under Executive Order 14218, the United States Department of Agriculture is identifying federally funded programs that currently permit illegal aliens to obtain benefits, and, consistent with applicable law, taking appropriate actions.

Food distribution program data.

This memorandum provides estimates of the number of new discretionary exemptions each state agency has earned for FY 2026.

State SNAP agencies are required, to the maximum extent practicable, to establish cooperative agreements with gaming entities within the state to identify SNAP recipients with substantial winnings.