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Resource | Policy Information Collection Request for Comments - Understanding Participant Experiences in SNAP E&T

This is a new information collection for the contract of the project titled “Understanding Participant Experiences in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training.” The purpose of this collection is to help us develop a comprehensive understanding of how SNAP participants experience the SNAP E&T program and to identify actionable recommendations to help programs improve their customer service and efficiently connect participants with training and services that meet their needs.

07/29/2025
Resource | Policy Request for Information: Ultra-Processed Foods

FDA and USDA (we) are requesting data and information to help develop a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods (UPF or UPFs) for human food products in the U.S. food supply. A uniform UPF definition, developed as part of a joint effort by federal agencies, would allow for consistency in research and policy to pave the way for addressing health concerns associated with the consumption of UPFs. 

07/25/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance First 100 Days at FNS

President Trump made a commitment to the American people to cut wasteful spending, Make America Healthy Again, and to combat fraud, waste, and abuse—restoring common sense to government. Under the leadership of Secretary Rollins, USDA’s FNS has taken swift and decisive action to be representative of the change the American people voted for.

05/02/2025
Resource | Policy Buy American Accommodation Process for School Year 2025-26

This memorandum provides guidance on the Buy American accommodation process. This memorandum provides the state agency the ability to approve temporary relief for school food authorities that demonstrate they cannot meet the thresholds for non-domestic food purchases for school year 2025-26.

02/20/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance South Dakota SNAP E&T State Plan

This page provides the South Dakota Department of Social Services' SNAP Employment and Training state plan.

01/06/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Minnesota SNAP E&T State Plan

This page provides the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families' SNAP Employment and Training state plan.

01/06/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Michigan SNAP E&T State Plan

This page provides the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' SNAP Employment and Training state plan.

01/06/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Indiana SNAP E&T State Plan

This page provides the Indiana Department of Family and Social Service's SNAP Employment and Training state plan.

01/06/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Idaho SNAP E&T State Plan

Each state agency is required to implement an employment and training program for the purpose of assisting members of SNAP households in gaining skills, training, work, or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment and meets state or local workforce needs. All state agencies are required to submit an annual SNAP Employment and Training state plan to FNS.

01/06/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Alaska SNAP E&T State Plan

This page provides the Alaska Department of Health's SNAP Employment and Training state plan.

01/06/2025
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