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SNAP Household Characteristics Dashboard

This dashboards describes the economic and demographic characteristics of households participating in SNAP by state and over time, as well as SNAP participation rates by state and by household characteristic.

06/13/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Utah SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the request dated May 16, 2025, from the Utah Department of Workforce Services to allow the state to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

06/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Idaho SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the request dated May 16, 2025, from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to allow the state to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

06/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Arkansas SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the request dated April 15, 2025, from the Arkansas Department of Human Services to allow the state to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of ineligible food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

06/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Reminder: Cannabis-Derived Products are NOT Eligible for SNAP Purchase

This retailer reminder letter serves as a reminder that SNAP retailers that it is a program violation to accept SNAP benefits for foods and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana.

06/05/2025
Resource | Policy Proposed Information Collection: Generic Clearance To Conduct Formative Research or Development of Nutrition Education and Promotion Materials and Related Tools and Grants for FNS Population Groups

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other interested parties to comment on a proposed information collection. This collection is an extension of a currently approved collection to conduct research in support of FNS' goal of delivering science-based nutrition education to targeted audiences.

05/29/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Iowa SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

Iowa SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

05/23/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Indiana SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

Indiana SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

05/23/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Nebraska SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

Nebraska SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

05/21/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Food Restriction Waivers

We are ensuring programs work harder to encourage healthy eating and lifestyle habits, including through the SNAP Food Restriction Waivers.

05/13/2025
Page updated: October 14, 2021