In May 2019, FNS reminded state agencies that they may choose to require custodial and non-custodial parents to cooperate with the state Child Support Agency as a condition of eligibility for SNAP and disqualify individuals in arrears for child support. This memorandum provides additional information and considerations for states regarding this option.
We are in the process of providing guidance on how The One Big Beautiful Bill made changes to noncitizen eligibility in SNAP. We will update this page once the guidance is released.
Third set of questions and answers addressing the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC).
In a continued effort to reduce administrative burden and simplify SNAP processes, FNS is extending approval of the address change waiver beyond the unwinding period to support more effective and efficient program administration.
Policy guidance, lessons learned, and toolkits to operate a successful D-SNAP program.
These SNAP and Food Stamp Program Quality Control annual reports present official quality control error rates and other statistical data derived from SNAP QC reviews conducted for each fiscal year.
The purpose of this page is to provide technical resources for SNAP EBT chip card implementation.
Modernizing EBT, including the introduction of chip cards for SNAP EBT, is an important step to ensure that SNAP benefits are protected.
ABAWDs can receive SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2025-29 by state.
SNAP retailer notice to not extend credit to SNAP customers.