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Resource | Policy SNAP - Implementation of Regulatory Changes to Standard Utility Allowances

The final rule, SNAP: Standardization of State Heating and Cooling Standard Utility Allowances, was published in the Federal Register on Nov.18, 2024. This final rule amends SNAP regulations for calculating standard utility allowances (SUAs) and expands allowable shelter expenses to include basic internet costs. The rule also finalizes updates to the treatment of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program payments. This memo provides a summary of the final rule provisions.

12/03/2024
Resource | Policy Proposed Rule - SNAP: Thrifty Food Plan Cost Adjustment for the Price of Food in Hawaii

This proposed rule would update the method for calculating the Thrifty Food Plan cost adjustment for Hawaii to incorporate food prices from throughout the state of Hawaii rather than from Honolulu alone.

12/03/2024
Resource | Policy Final Rule - SNAP: Standardization of State Heating and Cooling Standard Utility Allowances

This final rule amends SNAP regulations for calculating standard utility allowances (SUAs) and expands allowable shelter expenses to include basic internet costs. The rule also finalizes updates to the treatment of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program payments. 

11/18/2024
Resource | Federal Register Notices Child Nutrition Programs: Community Eligibility Provision - Increasing Options for Schools

The Child Nutrition rule, “Child Nutrition Programs: Community Eligibility Provision—Increasing Options for Schools” amends the regulations associated with the School Meals Program, which consists of the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

08/05/2024
Resource | Policy Memos SNAP FY 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments

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.

08/02/2024
Basic page Community Eligibility Provision Status of School Districts and Schools by State

This map contains links to state-specific information on local educational agencies and schools that may be eligible to elect the Community Eligibility Provision.

05/30/2024
Resource | Factsheets Equity in FNS Disaster Nutrition Assistance Programs

USDA’s approach to tackling food and nutrition insecurity emphasizes equity to ensure our efforts serve all populations.

FNS-1042
05/01/2024
Resource | Policy Memos FY 2024 Food and Administrative Funding for TEFAP

The FY 2024 TEFAP funding memorandum provides guidance on full-year food and administrative funding allocations.

04/23/2024
Resource | Policy SNAP Use of Nonmerit Personnel in SNAP Administration

This memo seeks to clarify existing policy and flexibilities regarding the use of nonmerit personnel in the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

03/21/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Webinar: Community Eligibility Provision 101

A webinar for state agency and school food authority staff focused on the community eligibility provision. 

02/29/2024
Page updated: October 14, 2021