FNS Documents & Resources

USDA’s goal across all summer nutrition programs is simple: Connect children with nutritious food during the summer months to help them grow and thrive. The interim final rule published this week is an important step forward in increasing access to these services

This document describes the methods by which Summer EBT agencies conduct verification for Summer EBT applications.

Technical assistance resources for Summer EBT implementing agencies to determine eligibility and meet program implementation deadlines. 

This memorandum provides information about the approximately $943 million in additional support for emergency food programs that USDA is providing in fiscal year 2024 under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act for distribution through TEFAP.

This fact sheet describes the ways Title VI protections cover individuals who are or are perceived to be Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, or of another religious group.

To capture agencies' affirmative action plan for persons with disabilities and persons with targeted disabilities, EEOC regulations require agencies to describe how their affirmative action plan will improve the recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of applicants and employees with disabilities.

These Q&As provide additional information on program administration, eligibility, certification, EBT benefits, and financial management. The new Q&As are incorporated into the previous set and can be distinguished by the label [NEW!] before each question. Some questions from previous rounds have been edited with additional information and can be distinguished with the label [REVISED] before each question. They expand upon previously released Summer EBT guidance and answer the most frequently asked questions of the Summer EBT Program.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 authorized a permanent, nationwide Summer EBT Program beginning in 2024. This memorandum provides information to assist Indian Tribal Organizations in preparing to implement Summer EBT.

This question and answer document provides technical assistance on issues directly related to SNAP EBT processors – and those working with such processors – on implementing Summer EBT.