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Resource | Fact Sheets 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 | Technical Assistance & Guidance Doing Business with FNS

If your organization wants to conduct business with FNS, there are a few steps to complete before you can compete for FNS contracts.

04/11/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Receipting TEFAP Fresh Produce

General guidance and instructions for receipting TEFAP Fresh Produce catalog item in Web Based Supply Chain Management. 

05/28/2021
Resource | Instructions Refresher on FNS Instruction 709-5: Shipment and Receipt of USDA Foods

This webinar provides USDA Foods recipients, USDA FNS regional offices, and state agencies a refresher on the FNS Instruction 709-5: Shipment and Receipt of USDA Foods. The webinar highlights the five key areas involved with the shipment and receipt of USDA Foods: arranging shipment and delivery, guidance on inspecting the shipment, accepting and receipting the shipment, unloading the shipment, and disposition and replacement of USDA Foods. In addition, E-invoicing in WBSCM and filing complaints is covered.

09/06/2019
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2019-0023 Issues with Application Materials Submission Instructions

On Oct. 6, 2017, we issued a memo regarding SNAP applicants and households who are sending certification materials to the USDA instead of the appropriate SNAP state agency for processing.

03/13/2019
Resource | Fact Sheets Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Fact Sheet for New Retailers

-- How do people use SNAP benefits to buy food in my store?
-- How do I get POS equipment for my store?
-- If I am eligible and choose the state-supplied POS device, when will I get my equipment?
-- Who can I call if I have other questions?

07/16/2018
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