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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0070 Further guidance on SNAP - Census 2010 Demonstration Project Income Exclusion

The purpose of this demonstration project is to support the Census Bureau in recruitment and to assist SNAP clients in obtaining valuable work experience that may help lead to greater self-sufficiency.

10/28/2009
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0053 SNAP - Census 2010 Demonstration Project - Exclusion of Earned Income of Temporary Census Employees

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise you of the FNS decision to offer state agencies the opportunity to participate in a demonstration project to exclude earned income from temporary employment in the 2010 census.

08/24/2009
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0037 Clarification of State Agency Review Requirements for Donated Foods in the NSLP

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to clarify the responsibilities of the state administering agency and the state distributing agency with respect to ensuring compliance with requirements for donated foods in the National School Lunch Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

FD-089
05/21/2009
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2008-0035 Demonstration Authority Required for Non-Merit Employee Interview Projects

This memo provides guidance to state agencies regarding the enactment of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. FSP announce its conclusion that the best approach to such projects, given the statutory authority, is to approve them as demonstration projects under Section 17 of the Food Stamp Act.

07/29/2008
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2005-0011 Reminder about Storage and Handling of Dried Fruits, Fruit/Nut Trail Mix, Grains and Grain Products

FDD has received several complaints recently about dried fruit and grain products that became infested in storage. Therefore, it is imperative that dried fruit and grain products are distributed to the end user as soon as possible after receipt from the vendor to avoid problems with infestation.

03/08/2005
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2003-0012 Use of TEFAP Commodities for Demonstrations

It has been determined that TEFAP commodities can be used for demonstration purposes in accordance with current regulations.

FD-018
03/31/2003
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2000-0002 Census Demonstration

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise you of our decision to offer state agencies the opportunity to participate in a demonstration project to exclude the income of temporary census employees.

02/04/2000
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1991-0016 FNS Instruction 781-6 Special Developmental Projects

Section 10 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 permits the Secretary to authorize any state or regional office, where applicable, to reserve up to 1 percent of the funds earned in any fiscal year under both the National School Lunch Act and the CNA for special developmental projects. 

FNS Instruction 781-6
11/21/1991
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