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.
This page includes sample stocking lists a retailer could follow to comply with the updated stocking standards that go into effect on Nov. 4, 2026. These examples are illustrative, not comprehensive.
Fiscal year 2025 SNAP application processing timeliness rates.
Fiscal year 2025 SNAP recertification processing timeliness rates.
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.
These tool help state agencies analyze recent fiscal data for the SNAP E&T program, overall and by provider, to inform planning and budgeting in future federal fiscal years.
This page has a variety of resources for SNAP state agencies to use to better understand how to efficiently and accurately use SNAP Employment and Training funds.
We are releasing this memorandum in response to questions received on SNAP administrative cost sharing. SNAP is working on regulatory changes that will codify final policy decisions on the implementation of Section 10106 of OBBB.
We are pleased to approve the request dated March 26, 2026, from the Montana 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.
Key frameworks and strategies to support state agencies in effectively managing SNAP E&T programs and overseeing fiscal practices.