Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a letter today encouraging all governors to invest in SNAP EBT cards with chip technology for their states.
FNS is pleased to announce that the X9 Committee ratified and published revised EBT standards in August 2024. Finalizing these standards is a significant step towards modernizing SNAP EBT technology and combating benefit theft. These technical standards provide the opportunity for states to implement EBT cards with chip technology.
This memorandum is intended to clarify the impact of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 on upcoming SNAP benefit issuance and stolen benefits replacements.
SNAP retailer notice about processing sales tax, fees, and refunds for SNAP transactions.
Information for SNAP retailers using manual vouchers.
Tips on what to consider when selecting a third party processor for paid SNAP EBT equipment and services.
FNS recently released a new report on SNAP household characteristics for fiscal year (FY) 2022.
This memorandum provides the FY 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments to the SNAP maximum allotments, income eligibility standards, and deductions. Under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, COLAs are effective as of Oct. 1, 2024.
The purpose of this memorandum is to advise state agencies on the steps FNS will take to monitor and engage state agencies with poor SNAP recertification application processing timeliness rates.
Find farmers markets that are authorized to accept SNAP benefits during particular months.