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Resource | Infographics WIC Infant and Toddler Feeding Practices Study-2: Third Year Report

WIC Infant and Toddler Feeding Practices Study-2 Infographic

12/12/2019
Resource | Factsheets How Do I Apply for SNAP Benefits?

SNAP helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health. SNAP benefits are not cash. SNAP benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM or bank card to buy food at most grocery stores. To get SNAP benefits, your income and other resources have to be under certain limits.

11/27/2019
Resource | Research and Data State Level Estimates of Infants and Children at or Below 185 Percent of Poverty

Estimates prepared from the American Community Survey (ACS) and the decennial Census and used in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) funding formula to determine states' fair shares of WIC food funds.

11/19/2019
Resource | Proposed Rule Proposed Rule: Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the SNAP

USDA proposes updating the regulations to refine categorical eligibility requirements based on receipt of TANF benefits. Specifically, the Department proposes: (1) to define “benefits” for categorical eligibility to mean ongoing and substantial benefits; and (2) to limit the types of non-cash TANF benefits conferring categorical eligibility to those that focus on subsidized employment, work supports and childcare. The proposed rule would also require state agencies to inform FNS of all non-cash TANF benefits that confer categorical eligibility.

10/21/2019
Resource | Policy Revision of Categorical Eligibility in SNAP - Reopening of Comment Period

The Food and Nutrition Service proposed to make changes to SNAP regulations to refine categorical eligibility requirements based on receipt of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. 

10/18/2019
Resource | Research and Data | Participation Rates Trends in SNAP Participation Rates: FY 2010-2017

Trends in SNAP Participation Rates: fiscal year 2010 to 2017 is the latest in a series on SNAP participation rates, which estimate the proportion of people eligible for benefits under federal income and asset rules who actually participate in the program.

09/12/2019
Resource | Technical Assistance Farm to School Factsheet - Food Safety Modernization Act: Questions and Answers

This document addresses common questions regarding the impact of the Act on school gardens and other similar small producers commonly used as sources for local food.

09/11/2019
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Medical Expenses Handbook

This guide clarifies who is considered elderly and disabled for purposes of SNAP and the requirements and dynamics of the excess medical expenses deduction.

09/05/2019
Resource | Policy Memos Identity Authentication Pilot Projects – Conversion to State Option

Federal law requires state agencies to verify a SNAP applicant's identity and other critical information prior to certifying the household to participate in SNAP. In general, SNAP state agencies verify identity based on documentary evidence, such as a driver's license, obtained through the applicant or a third party.

08/21/2019
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