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Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Retailer Notice: New Guidance on How to Meet the Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards

Earlier this year, we published updates to the stocking standards required for most retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits. Starting on November 4, 2026, retailers must comply with these standards or risk losing their ability to accept SNAP.

09/04/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Retailer Notice: 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.

08/14/2026
Resource | Webinars/Videos FY 2026 PTIG Webinar: June 17, 2026

This is the recording from the FY 2026 Process Technology Improvement Grant Webinar held on June 17, 2026.

06/17/2026
Resource | Webinars/Videos FY 2026 PTIG Webinar: June 2, 2026

This is the recording from the FY 2026 Process Technology Improvement Grant Webinar held on June 2, 2026.

06/02/2026
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 | Training and Outreach SNAP E&T Fiscal Webinar Session 3 : Proactive Financial Management

The third session of SNAP E&T's fiscal webinar series highlights guiding principles and practices states can use to improve the fiscal oversight of SNAP E&T providers, with an emphasis on accurate cost allocation.

05/06/2026
Resource | Training and Outreach SNAP E&T Fiscal Webinar Session 2 : Better Budgets Through Data

The second session of the SNAP E&T fiscal webinar series highlights the importance of engaging in a rigorous SNAP E&T planning and budgeting process each federal fiscal year.

04/22/2026
Resource | Training and Outreach SNAP E&T Fiscal Webinar Session 1: Strengthening State Management of the Fiscal Lifecycle

The first session of the SNAP E&T fiscal webinar series introduces the SNAP E&T fiscal lifecycle and provide an overview of its five phases—plan, budget, spend, track, and report.

04/15/2026
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice: EBT Authorized Retailers Must Comply with the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule

This retailer notice serves as a reminder that SNAP-EBT Authorized Retailers Must Comply with the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule.

10/31/2025
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Retailer Notice: Cannabis-Derived Products are NOT Eligible for SNAP Purchase

This retailer notice serves as a reminder that SNAP retailers that it is a program violation to accept SNAP benefits for foods and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana.

06/05/2025
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