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Resource | Policy SNAP - Clarifications on Food Restriction Waivers and Retailer Compliance

This memorandum provides FNS policies and plans for SNAP-retailer compliance with the SNAP food restriction waivers, including clarification on which SNAP retailers must comply, online orders and deliveries, and the consequences for non-compliance.

12/29/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP FY 2026 Discretionary Exemptions for ABAWDs - Not Adjusted for Carryover

This memorandum provides estimates of the number of new discretionary exemptions each state agency has earned for FY 2026.

12/22/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Tennessee SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

The Food and Nutrition Service is pleased to approve the Tennessee Department of Human Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.

12/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Virginia SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the Virginia Department of Social Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

12/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance South Carolina SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the South Carolina Department of Social Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

12/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance North Dakota SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the North Dakota Department of Human Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

12/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Missouri SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the Missouri Department of Social Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

12/10/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Hawaii SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

We are pleased to approve the Hawaii Department of Human Services' request to operate a novel demonstration project to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

12/10/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025: ABAWD Waivers - Implementation Memorandum

This memorandum provides state agencies with additional information on implementing Section 10102(b) and (c) of the OBBB, which changes criteria for waivers of the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit with special provisions for Alaska and Hawaii. Please note, we are reviewing SNAP regulations pertaining to ABAWD waiver requirements following enactment of the OBBB to determine changes necessary to comply with the changes.

10/03/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025: ABAWD Exceptions - Implementation Memorandum

This memorandum provides state agencies additional information on implementing Section 10102(a) of the OBBB, which changes exceptions from the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit.

10/02/2025
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