Skip to main content
Open for Comments
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice - 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 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
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice: Cannabis-Derived Products are NOT Eligible for SNAP Purchase

This retailer notice 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 Rule - SNAP: Rescission of Changes to Civil Rights Data Collection Methods

We are proposing to rescind Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Revision of Civil Rights Data Collection Methods regulations, issued as a final rule on Dec. 14, 2023.

05/16/2025
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
Resource | Technical Assistance Retailer Instructions for SNAP EBT Chip Card Transactions at Point of Sale

Retailer notice with instructions for SNAP EBT chip card transactions at point of sale. Customers who have EBT chip cards should always attempt a chip (insert or tap) transaction first. The transaction may need to be completed with a swipe of the magnetic stripe, but the first transaction attempt should always use the chip. 

04/02/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach Industry Guide to Publishing K-12 Product Data to USDA Databases

This webinar introduces and describes the purposes of the two USDA databases available for K-12 product manufacturers to publish their product data: Child Nutrition Database and the USDA Foods Database.

03/26/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Fraud Notification Letter to Retailers

This SNAP retailer notice emphasizes Secretary Rollins and FNS are committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in all USDA programs. We are equally committed to taking swift action aimed at eliminating fraud occurring in the SNAP retailer community and rooting out bad actors who take advantage of the taxpayer’s generosity.

03/19/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Attention: California and Bordering State SNAP EBT Retailers

This retailer notice is for California and bordering states SNAP retailers. The purpose of this communication is to remind you of the impact to you as an authorized SNAP retailer if you have not prepared your stores to accept EBT chip card technology.

02/04/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice: EBT Receipt Requirements

This SNAP retailer notice details what information must be printed on SNAP EBT receipts.

01/27/2025
Page updated: October 14, 2021