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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 | Policy Letter to Governors - SNAP EBT Chip Cards

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a letter today encouraging all governors to invest in SNAP EBT cards with chip technology for their states.

11/15/2024
Resource | Policy Letter to Commissioners - SNAP EBT Chip Cards

FNS is pleased to announce that the X9 Committee ratified and published revised EBT standards in August 2024. Finalizing these standards is a significant step towards modernizing SNAP EBT technology and combating benefit theft. These technical standards provide the opportunity for states to implement EBT cards with chip technology.

10/28/2024
Basic page SNAP EBT Modernization

Modernizing EBT, including the introduction of chip cards for SNAP EBT, is an important step to ensure that SNAP benefits are protected. 

04/23/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: HACCP

This video is intended to provide information about Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, and related food safety best practices for summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: FIFO

This video is intended to provide food safety best practices on First-In-First-Out (FIFO) practices for summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: Using Thermometers

This video is intended to provide information about using a food thermometer for food safety in summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: Keeping Food Cold

This video is intended to provide information about food safety best practices keeping food cold in summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: Cleaning & Sanitizing

This video is intended to provide information about cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces best practices for summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: Alternative Meal Service & Distribution

This video is intended to provide information about alternative meal service and delivery food safety best practices for summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
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