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Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Reminder: Cannabis-Derived Products are NOT Eligible for SNAP Purchase

This retailer reminder letter serves as a reminder that SNAP retailers that it is a program violation to accept SNAP benefits for foods and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana.

06/05/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Retailer Instructions for SNAP EBT Chip Card Transactions at Point of Sale

Retailer reminder with instructions for SNAP EBT chip card transactions at point of sale. Customers who have EBT chip cards should always attempt a chip (insert or tap) transaction first. The transaction may need to be completed with a swipe of the magnetic stripe, but the first transaction attempt should always use the chip. 

04/02/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Fraud Notification Letter to Retailers

This SNAP retailer reminder emphasizes Secretary Rollins and FNS are committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in all USDA programs. We are equally committed to taking swift action aimed at eliminating fraud occurring in the SNAP retailer community and rooting out bad actors who take advantage of the taxpayer’s generosity.

03/19/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Attention: California and Bordering State SNAP EBT Retailers

This retailer reminder is for California and bordering states SNAP retailers. The purpose of this communication is to remind you of the impact to you as an authorized SNAP retailer if you have not prepared your stores to accept EBT chip card technology.

02/04/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Reminder - Allowable Items

SNAP retailer reminder to only accept SNAP benefits for allowable items.

10/26/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Reminder - Trafficking

SNAP retailer reminder that customers must use their SNAP EBT benefits to buy SNAP eligible foods or drinks.

06/30/2021
Resource | Policy Memos Letters to Governors

Strengthening SNAP integrity, rooting out waste, fraud and abuse so that federal dollars are used appropriately.

11/15/2011
Resource | Research and Data Analysis of Verification Summary Data SY 2008-09

This report summarizes the results of the school year 2008-09 application verification process for the NSLP and SBP. Each year, LEAs review a sample of applications that they approved for free or reduced-price school meal benefits at the start of the school year.

03/11/2011
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