Resource | Policy Memos
WIC and FMNP: Available Expedited ARPA Waivers and Request Process
This letter provides information to WIC state agencies and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program state agencies on available American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 waivers and a new state agency request process.
10/17/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
SNAP EBT
Electronic Benefits Transfer is an electronic system that allows a SNAP participant to pay for food using SNAP benefits. When a participant shops at a SNAP authorized retail store, their SNAP EBT account is debited to reimburse the store for food that was purchased. EBT is in use in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam.
05/24/2023
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