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Resource | Guidance Documents Updated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) November Benefit Issuance

This memorandum is a follow up to the guidance shared on October 10, October 24, November 4, November 5, and November 7, 2025, regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025.

11/08/2025
Resource | Guidance Documents Updated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) November Benefit Issuance

FNS is working towards implementing November 2025 full benefit issuances in compliance with the November 6, 2025, order from the District Court of Rhode Island.

11/07/2025
Resource | Guidance Documents REVISED Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefit and Administrative Expense Update for November 2025

This memorandum is a follow up to the guidance shared on October 10, 2025, October 24, 2025, and November 4, 2025, regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025.

11/05/2025
Resource | Guidance Documents Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefit and Administrative Expense Update for November 2025

This memorandum is a follow up to the guidance shared on October 10, 2025, and October 24, 2025, regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and administrative expenses for November 2025.

11/04/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance REMINDER: SNAP-EBT Authorized Retailers Must Comply with the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule

This retailer notice serves as a reminder that SNAP-EBT Authorized Retailers Must Comply with the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule.

10/31/2025
Resource | Policy Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 – Alien SNAP Eligibility

This memorandum provides State agencies with additional information on implementing Section 10108 of the OBBB, which makes changes to alien eligibility for SNAP.

10/30/2025
Resource | Policy Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 – ABAWD Waivers - Implementation Memorandum

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law Public Law 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBB). On September 4, 2025, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) published a memorandum describing the SNAP provisions of the OBBB, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 – Information Memorandum.

This memorandum provides State agencies with additional information on implementing Section 10102(b) and (c) of the OBBB, which changes criteria for waivers of the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit with special provisions for Alaska and Hawaii. Please note, FNS is reviewing SNAP regulations pertaining to ABAWD waiver requirements following enactment of the OBBB to determine changes necessary to comply with the changes.

10/03/2025
Resource | Policy Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 - ABAWD Exceptions - Implementation Memorandum

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the historic One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBB). On September 5, 2025, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) published a memorandum describing the SNAP provisions of the OBBB, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 – Information Memorandum. This memorandum provides State agencies additional information on implementing Section 10102(a) of the OBBB, which changes exceptions from the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit.

10/02/2025
Resource | Policy Information Collection - Waivers and State Plans (WiSP)

This is a new information collection for the Waivers and State Plans (WiSP) application.

09/25/2025
Resource | Policy Proposed Rule - Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers in SNAP

This rule proposes to codify a new framework for determining distinct staple food varieties and accessory foods for purposes of meeting the staple food requirements for retailer participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 

09/25/2025
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