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Resource | Policy Allowability of Participant Payments and Contributions for Foods Donated by the USDA and/or Non-USDA Sources

This TEFAP program guidance memorandum clarifies FNS regulations and policies regarding the allowability of requiring payment and soliciting contributions (i.e., "payments" or "pay") in exchange for foods from FNS program participants.

10/21/2009
Resource | Policy SNAP Cash Payment Pilot Projects and Work Supplementation or Support Programs Benefits

This TEFAP program guidance memorandum clarifies how SNAP benefits should be treated in determining eligibility for CSFP and TEFAP when the benefits are provided through SNAP Pilot Projects or SNAP Work Programs.

06/29/2009
Resource | Policy Memos Clarification of State Agency Review Requirements for Donated Foods in the NSLP

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to clarify the responsibilities of the state administering agency and the state distributing agency with respect to ensuring compliance with requirements for donated foods in the National School Lunch Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

05/21/2009
Resource | Policy Memos Single Inventory and Related Commodity Issues—Clarification of Regulatory Changes and Other Guidance

The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the recent regulatory changes, and to provide interim guidance for taking additional actions in advance of further regulatory amendments. 

05/23/2003
Resource | Policy Memos Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance

The Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 requires the DoD to pay certain low-income service members and their families a family subsistence allowance of up to $500 per month so they will not have to rely on food stamps.

03/31/2003
Resource | Policy Eligibility of Persons with Disabilities, Elderly, and Public Assistance Recipients

The purpose of this TEFAP program guidance memorandum is to provide guidance on determining household income when it involves persons with disabilities, elderly and/or public assistance recipients.

03/31/2003
Resource | Policy Memos Home Delivery of Commodities

This memorandum provides clarification regarding home delivery of commodities to those elderly, disabled, and homebound individuals that have been determined eligible to participate in FDPIR.

03/31/2003
Resource | Policy Memos Determining School and Child Care Commodity Entitlements

This memorandum describes how commodity entitlements are determined and allocated to states for meals served in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program.

02/05/2003
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