Resource | Data | Cost Study
USDA Food Plans
USDA produces four food plans outlining practical, nutritious diets at successively higher cost levels: the Thrifty, Low-Cost, Moderate-Cost, and Liberal Food Plans. The Thrifty Food Plan serves as the basis for maximum allotments in SNAP.
08/03/2023
Resource | Research, Analysis & Background
Initial Study Plan: Thrifty Food Plan, 2026
This document provides the initial study plan for the reevaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, 2026. This initial study plan is based on information available as of April 2023. The USDA, FNS intends to publish a final study plan by early 2026.
05/31/2023
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