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Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP EBT Chip and Tap Cards are Coming Soon

Retailer notice that SNAP EBT chip and tap cards will be rolling out soon in various states. As states plan to add chip and tap functionality to SNAP EBT cards, it is imperative that retailer point of sale devices be updated to successfully read these cards to ensure SNAP cardholders can redeem their SNAP benefits at their store.

11/15/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance Attention: California and Oklahoma Bordering State SNAP EBT Retailers

SNAP retailer notice for SNAP authorized retailers in a state that borders California or Oklahoma. Since these states will be issuing SNAP EBT chip cards to clients soon, retailers must be prepared to accept this type of card.

11/01/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice - Sales Tax, Fees, and Refunds

SNAP retailer notice about processing sales tax, fees, and refunds for SNAP transactions.

10/02/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance Attention: California and Oklahoma SNAP EBT Retailers

SNAP retailer notice with updated guidance for California and Oklahoma retailers participating in the SNAP EBT card Chip and Tap technology testing.

04/26/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice - Do Not Extend Credit to SNAP Customers

SNAP retailer notice to not extend credit to SNAP customers. 

03/25/2024
Resource | Factsheets Community Eligibility Provision Factsheet

The Community Eligibility Provision is a National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meal service option that allows schools and school districts located in high poverty areas to offer breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students.

02/21/2024
Resource | Tools and Applications SNAP Rule Waivers

SNAP regulations provide that waivers may be approved under certain conditions, including when approval of a waiver would result in a more effective and efficient administration of the program. The SNAP Certification Policy Waiver database was provides information on approved SNAP waivers for each state.

11/06/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE)

Broad-based categorical eligibility is a policy that makes most households categorically eligible for SNAP because they qualify for a non-cash TANF or state maintenance of effort funded benefit.

11/02/2023
Basic page SNAP Retailer Locator

The SNAP retailer locator allows anyone to locate nearby authorized retailers by entering a street address, city and state, or zip code. Enter your starting location and select a retailer or map point to get details and directions.

10/12/2023
Resource | Forms Farm to School Grantee Progress Reports (2023 Grantees)

2023 Farm to School 908 Reporting Forms

09/28/2023
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