States annually update Standard Utility Allowances (SUAs) to reflect changes in utility costs. When determining a household’s eligibility, states consider a household’s total shelter costs, including the cost of utilities. Since actual utility costs are often hard to determine, states can use SUAs, which are standard amounts that represent low-income household utility costs in the state or local area. SUAs may be used in lieu of the household's actual costs when determining eligibility and benefit amount.
This page provides a list of all studies currently, or soon to be, collecting data. For completed studies and their results, please visit Research and Analysis.
This memorandum provides information to assist states, tribal organizations, and territories in preparing to implement Summer EBT in 2024.
Breakfast and lunch certificate of compliance worksheets for a seven-day schedule.
Breakfast and lunch certificate of compliance worksheets for a six-day schedule.
Certificate of compliance worksheets for a three-day schedule of breakfast and lunch.
Breakfast and lunch certificate of compliance worksheets for a four-day schedule.
Breakfast and lunch certificate of compliance worksheets for a five-day schedule.
Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities.
This policy memorandum provides guidance to improve outreach and streamline certification in WIC. It outlines current flexibilities and new policy for certification documentation options and aims to reduce WIC staff and participant burden.