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Resource | Research and Data | Report to Congress Multi-Agency Task Force to Provide Coordination and Direction for USDA Foods Programs, January 2021 - July 2022

The Agricultural Act of 2014 required the establishment of a Multi-Agency Task Force to provide coordination and direction for USDA Foods administered by FNS. FNS submits this report covering the period of January 2021 through July 2022 to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture.

04/28/2023
Grant SNAP E&T Data and Technical Assistance (DATA) Grants

The purpose of the SNAP E&T Data and Technical Assistance (DATA) Grants is to support the development of state SNAP E&T data collection systems and processes, as well as enhance states’ ability to critically review and analyze program services and outcomes for continuous program improvement.

04/27/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP LDP – Parameters for Participation by Interested States

This document provides instructions and parameters for states interested in participating in the SNAP LDP. 

04/27/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As SNAP Longitudinal Data Project Q&As

FNS will update the SNAP Longitudinal Data Project Questions and Answers  document periodically to ensure states have the most current information available

04/27/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach SNAP Longitudinal Data Project Overview

This webinar provides a general overview of the SNAP Longitudinal Data Project (SNAP-LDP).

04/25/2023
Grant FY 2023 and FY 2024 SNAP E&T National Partnership Grants

The purpose of this grant is to support non-profit national organizations with broad member or affiliate networks that provide direct workforce development services to low-income and low-skilled individuals, including SNAP participants.

04/13/2023
Resource | Research and Data | Assessing/Improving Operations Modernizing Channels of Communication with USDA SNAP Participants

This study evaluated emerging mobile communication strategies (MCS) technology, both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary purpose of this study was to better understand the existing landscape of MCS technology, and highlight best practices and lessons learned for from the use of MCS programs by SNAP state agencies.

04/06/2023
Resource | Research and Data | Participation Characteristics Reaching Those in Need: Estimates of USDA's SNAP Program Participation Rates in 2019

​This report presents estimates of the percentage of eligible persons, by state, who participated in SNAP during an average month in FY 2019 and in the two previous fiscal years. SNAP eligibility criteria include maximum income and resource thresholds, as well as certain nonfinancial criteria, such as age and disability status.

02/14/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Q&As FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project Round 2

A document with questions and answers regarding the FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project round two funds.

01/18/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance SUN Meals (SFSP) Reimbursement Rates

These Federal Register notices inform the public of the annual adjustments to the reimbursement rates for meals served in SUN Meals (Summer Food Service Program).

01/06/2023
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