A growing number of states are realizing the potential of the SNAP Employment & Training program to help meet the urgent need of their SNAP participants for higher skills and better jobs.
This memorandum provides general guidance on the various procurement groups FNS has identified, how to use each group in a way that complies with federal procurement standards, and supersedes SP 35-2012, Procuring Services of Purchasing Cooperatives, Group Purchasing Organizations, Group Buying Organizations, etc., dated June 12, 2012.
CACFP challenges us to streamline and reduce paperwork, while continuing to improve CACFP management and integrity
To participate in CACFP, an application is submitted to the state agency for review and approval, a permanent agreement is signed, and the application is periodically updated to document changes. The renewal process no longer requires an institution with a valid agreement to submit a new application to continue to participate in CACFP.
This memorandum explains the vegetable and fruit requirements in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and includes Questions and Answers.
The attached questions and answers provide additional policy clarification responding to state agency questions concerning the interim final rule titled SNAP Employment and Training Program Monitoring, Oversight and Reporting Measures published in the Federal Register on March 24, 2016.
This brief will address how to: Identify potential partners and reimbursable resources, including through a formal resource mapping process; educate providers about SNAP E&T to help them determine if they wish to participate as third-party partners; assess potential partners for program fit and capacity to meet program requirements; and contract with and on-board those providers with which the state opts to formally partner.