This memorandum provides the fiscal year 2026 income standards and maximum allotments for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). State agencies may use these standards to determine eligibility for D-SNAP, as well as the maximum allotment for eligible households may receive based on their size.
Through this memorandum, FNS is providing state distributing agencies, including Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), with initial implementation guidance and implementation dates for the provisions of the final rule that pertain to USDA Foods Disaster Assistance.
Policy guidance, lessons learned, and toolkits to operate a successful D-SNAP program.
This memo clarifies the following Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) policies for virtual, hybrid or in person environments: food loss alone for DSNAP eligibility, 72-hour timeliness requirement and needs assessment.