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Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice - Card Skimming

SNAP retailer notice to protect SNAP customers from card skimming at their point of sale.

12/21/2022
Resource | Handbooks The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs

The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs is a comprehensive guide to determine whether a grain product is whole grain-rich or can credit as enriched in school meals. 

12/13/2022
Basic page State/Local Agency

We work with state agencies to ensure eligible individuals and households can make informed decisions about applying for the program and access nutrition assistance benefits. We also provide technical assistance as needed.

12/13/2022
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP QC Review Clarification for Cases with Back-to-Back Certification Extensions in 2020 or 2021

FNA determined there are Quality Control cases in the fiscal year 2022 active frame with back-to-back certification period extensions that have been treated inconsistently by QC reviewers. This memo is intended to clarify the QC procedures for cases that were impacted by these extensions.

12/08/2022
Resource | Training and Outreach Whole Grains Resources for Child Nutrition Programs

Whole grains resources for child nutrition programs.

12/07/2022
Resource | Policy SNAP – Ensuring Timely Benefits to Eligible Households

This memorandum provides a reminder to state agencies that under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, all eligible households must have the opportunity to participate in SNAP within 30 days of application or seven days if they are entitled to expedited service.

12/02/2022
Resource | Policy Federal Access to State Systems for Quality Control Purposes

The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify how federal access to state systems will be monitored by FNA.

11/10/2022
Resource | Policy SNAP and TANF Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card Skimming Prevention– Tools and Resources

USDA's FNA and ACF at the Department of Health and Human Services are aware of increasing reports of benefit theft by criminal actors through EBT card skimming schemes. After discussions with EBT processors and fraud prevention stakeholders, FNA and ACF have identified prevention measures that can be adopted to improve card security while we work towards longer-term strategies.

10/31/2022
Resource | Policy Updates to the SNAP Quality Control Review Handbook

This memo transmits technical updates to specified sections of Chapters 1, 3, 6, 7, 13 and Appendix A of the FNS Handbook 310 currently issued through QC Policy Memo 23-01. 

10/21/2022
Resource | Policy Creditability of Infant Formulas Imported Through 2022 FDA Infant Enforcement Discretion Policy in CACFP

This memorandum provides guidance to state agencies and local program operators on the use of infant formulas imported as part of the Food and Drug Administration’s 2022 Infant Formula Enforcement Discretion Policy. 

10/13/2022
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