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Resource | Policy WPM 2024-2: Vendor Cost Containment Certification Clarification for the Initial Authorization of Above-50-Percent Vendors

This policy memorandum provides clarification to WIC state agencies on the initial authorization of vendors that derive more than 50 percent of their annual food sales revenue from WIC (above-50-percent or A50 vendors) as well as information on the requirements for A50 vendors following authorization. 

WPM 2024-2
02/06/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance USDA Foods Database

Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.

11/09/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance SNAP EBT

Electronic Benefits Transfer is an electronic system that allows a SNAP participant to pay for food using SNAP benefits. When a participant shops at a SNAP authorized retail store, their SNAP EBT account is debited to reimburse the store for food that was purchased. EBT is in use in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam.

05/24/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Retailer Reminder: Dairy Stocking Requirements

SNAP retailers are required to keep certain staple food items in stock at all times. This retailer reminder details the dairy stocking requirements for SNAP retailers. 

04/25/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance 補充營養援助計劃(SNAP)零售商的庫存要求: 乳製品
04/25/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance 针对SNAP零售商的备货要求: 奶制品
04/25/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Obligasyon Komèsan SNAP yo pou Estoke: JOUNAL
04/25/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Requisitos de almacenamiento para minoristas SNAP: LÁCTEOS

Los minoristas SNAP están obligados a mantener en existencia ciertos alimentos básicos en todo momento. Asegúrese de cumplir con los requisitos de existencias ANTES de solicitar la autorización SNAP. 

04/25/2023
Resource | Policy Memos FD-152: Discontinuance of the High Security Seal Requirement for USDA Foods Deliveries

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will discontinue the requirement for vendors to use high security seals to secure USDA Foods deliveries as of July 1, 2023. 

04/05/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021