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Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Retailer Notice: New Staple Foods Stocking Standards Are Coming!

We published updates to the stocking standards required for most retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits. Starting on Nov. 4, 2026, all retailers other than specialty stores (e.g., butchers, farm stands) will be required to comply with these standards or risk losing your ability to redeem SNAP.

05/08/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents Publication of 2026-2027 WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines

This policy memorandum transmits the 2026-2027 Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

04/29/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Information Collection: FNS-380-1 SNAP's Quality Control Review Schedule

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection.

04/29/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Proposed Information Collection Comment Request: SNAP Part 275-Quality Control

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This collection is a reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.

04/29/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026-2027

The USDA announces adjusted income eligibility guidelines to be used by state agencies in determining the income eligibility of persons applying for WIC.

04/29/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program: 2026 Benefit Levels

This notice informs the public of the annual adjustments to the levels of monthly benefits in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program. These adjustments reflect changes in the Thrifty Food Plan, as required under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.

04/22/2026
Resource | Policy 2026-2027 SFMNP Income Eligibility Guidelines

This policy memorandum transmits the 2026-2027 Income Eligibility Guidelines for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

04/10/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines (2026 - 2027)

This notice announces the Department's annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced-price meals, free milk, and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer benefits for the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

04/09/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Information Collection: Federal Claims Collection Methods for SNAP Recipient Claims

This collection is a reinstatement with revision of a currently expired information collection. This information collection announces the intent of the Food and Nutrition Service to revise the burden hours and continue the requirements associated with initiating and conducting federal collection actions against debtors with delinquent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipient debts.

04/08/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Information Collection: SFMNP Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden

This collection is a reinstatement and revision of the reporting and recordkeeping information collection burdens associated with the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.

03/30/2026
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