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Resource | Policy CSFP Identity Verification at the Time of Distribution

This memorandum provides CSFP state agencies, including ITOs, with guidance on the requirements for verifying the identity of CSFP participants prior to the distribution of USDA Foods.

12/06/2024
Resource | Policy Guidance for Submitting CSFP State Plan Amendments

This memorandum provides CSFP state agencies, including ITOs, with guidance on the submission of proposed amendments to CSFP state plans under regulatory requirements.

12/06/2024
Resource | Policy Participant Eligibility in TEFAP (Revised)

This TEFAP program guidance policy manual provides updated information for TEFAP state agencies on establishing criteria and methods for determining the eligibility of households to receive USDA Foods for home consumption in TEFAP.

12/06/2024
Resource | Policy WIC Policy Memorandum #2025-1: Clarification on Corporate Changes of Ownership

This policy memorandum provides guidance to WIC state agencies on how to address corporate changes of ownership, including existing vendor authorization flexibilities, and on how to mitigate any resulting impacts on vendor authorization and participant access.

12/06/2024
Resource | Policy SNAP - Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Excluded from Income

This memo addresses whether state agencies should count certain Medicare Advantage (MA) supplemental benefits as income for SNAP purposes. 

12/05/2024
Resource | Policy SNAP - Implementation of Regulatory Changes to Standard Utility Allowances

The final rule, SNAP: Standardization of State Heating and Cooling Standard Utility Allowances, was published in the Federal Register on Nov.18, 2024. This final rule amends SNAP regulations for calculating standard utility allowances (SUAs) and expands allowable shelter expenses to include basic internet costs. The rule also finalizes updates to the treatment of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program payments. This memo provides a summary of the final rule provisions.

12/03/2024
Resource | Policy Final Rule Implementation Memo: SNAP E&T Program Monitoring, Oversight and Reporting Measures

The final rule, SNAP Employment and Training Program Monitoring, Oversight and Reporting measures, was published in the Federal Register on Nov.18, 2024. This final rule makes changes to the SNAP regulations implemented through the interim final rule. The provisions of this final rule are effective Jan. 17, 2025. However, to allow sufficient time for state agencies to make necessary modifications to their collection and reporting processes, state agencies must implement all provisions of this rule no later than Oct. 1, 2025. 

11/19/2024
Resource | Grants FNS-908 Overview for Farm to School Grantees

908 overview video for grantees submitting their progress reports

11/07/2024
Resource | Policy Guidance for Accepting Processed Product Documentation for Meal Pattern Requirements

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide state agencies and program operators of the child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program, with additional information and clarification on the state agency monitoring process regarding the: 1) Child nutrition label, 2) watermarked CN label, and 3) manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statement.

11/07/2024
Resource | Policy Improving Access and Parity Final Rule: USDA Foods Disaster Assistance Implementation Memorandum

 Through this memorandum, FNS is providing state distributing agencies, including Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), with initial implementation guidance and implementation dates for the provisions of the final rule that pertain to USDA Foods Disaster Assistance. 

11/06/2024
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