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Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Retailer Notice: New Guidance on How to Meet the Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards

Earlier this year, we published updates to the stocking standards required for most retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits. Starting on November 4, 2026, retailers must comply with these standards or risk losing their ability to accept SNAP.

09/04/2026
Basic page Sample Pathways to Compliance with the New SNAP Stocking Standards

This page includes sample stocking lists a retailer could follow to comply with the updated stocking standards that go into effect on Nov. 4, 2026. These examples are illustrative, not comprehensive.

09/04/2026
Resource | Research and Data FY 2025 SNAP Application Processing Timeliness

Fiscal year 2025 SNAP application processing timeliness rates.

08/28/2026
Resource | Research and Data FY 2025 SNAP Recertification Processing Timeliness

Fiscal year 2025 SNAP recertification processing timeliness rates. 

08/28/2026
Resource | Technical Assistance WIC Supports Card and Benefit Security as a Critical Aspect of Program Integrity

WIC card and benefit security is critical for ensuring participants can successfully obtain their supplemental foods and for protecting the integrity of taxpayer dollars. As program partners, we seek to work with state leaders to take actions to increase card security, safeguard participants’ benefits, and prevent or reduce fraud.

08/19/2026
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP E&T Planning and Budgeting Tools

These tool help state agencies analyze recent fiscal data for the SNAP E&T program, overall and by provider, to inform planning and budgeting in future federal fiscal years.

06/29/2026
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP E&T Cost Allocation Tools

This page has a variety of resources for SNAP state agencies to use to better understand how to efficiently and accurately use SNAP Employment and Training funds. 

05/29/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Provisions of OBBB, Section 10106 Administrative Cost Sharing: Questions and Answers

We are releasing this memorandum in response to questions received on SNAP administrative cost sharing. SNAP is working on regulatory changes that will codify final policy decisions on the implementation of Section 10106 of OBBB.

05/21/2026
Resource | Technical Assistance Montana SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the request dated March 26, 2026, from the Montana Department of Human Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

05/19/2026
Basic page SNAP E&T Fiscal Management Tools

Key frameworks and strategies to support state agencies in effectively managing SNAP E&T programs and overseeing fiscal practices.

05/14/2026
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