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Resource | Research and Data FY 2021-2023 Report to Congress on Reducing Barriers to Food Access

This Report to Congress from USDA responds to a requirement established by the 2018 Farm Bill to address requirements to coordinate efforts within USDA to reduce barriers to food access. USDA has identified FNS as the Food Access Liaison to coordinate efforts and annually respond to this request. The report describes activities that occurred from October 2020 through September 2023 to reduce barriers to food access given the last such annual report submitted in March 2021 covered fiscal year 2020

11/12/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance Attention: California and Oklahoma Bordering State SNAP EBT Retailers

SNAP retailer reminder for SNAP authorized retailers in a state that borders California or Oklahoma. Since these states will be issuing SNAP EBT chip cards to clients soon, retailers must be prepared to accept this type of card.

11/01/2024
Resource | Policy Letter to Commissioners - SNAP EBT Chip Cards

FNS is pleased to announce that the X9 Committee ratified and published revised EBT standards in August 2024. Finalizing these standards is a significant step towards modernizing SNAP EBT technology and combating benefit theft. These technical standards provide the opportunity for states to implement EBT cards with chip technology.

10/28/2024
Resource | Policy WIC Health Outcomes and Participant Experience Study

This notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection for the WIC HOPE study. 

09/19/2024
Resource | Policy Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) – Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

This memorandum addresses questions we have received about the provisions of the CAA that affect the Nutrition Assistance Programs in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.

09/16/2024
Basic page 如何申請接受福利?

您可以按照本頁所述的步驟在您的商店申請接受 SNAP 福利。

09/03/2024
Basic page 如何申请接受福利?

您可以按照本页所述的步骤在您的商店申请接受 SNAP 福利。

09/03/2024
Basic page Kijan pou mwen aplike pou aksepte avantaj yo?

Ou ka aplike pou aksepte avantaj SNAP nan magazen ou a lè w suiv etap ki dekri nan paj sa a.

09/03/2024
Basic page SNAP Manual Voucher Process

Information for SNAP retailers using manual vouchers.

09/03/2024
Basic page Guidance for Selecting a TPP for Paid SNAP EBT Equipment and Services

Tips on what to consider when selecting a third party processor for paid SNAP EBT equipment and services.

09/03/2024
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