Skip to main content
Resource | Research and Data Understanding Risk Assessment in SNAP Payment Accuracy

This study provides an overview of the risk assessment tools currently used by the state agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to categorize those program applications more likely to incur payment errors and allocate resources to improve the accuracy of benefit payments to families participating in SNAP. 

12/30/2025
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 | Policy Comment Request: SNAP - Reporting of Lottery and Gambling, and Resource Verification

State SNAP agencies are required, to the maximum extent practicable, to establish cooperative agreements with gaming entities within the state to identify SNAP recipients with substantial winnings. 

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
Page updated: October 14, 2021