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Sample Pathways to Compliance with the New SNAP Stocking Standards

Below are 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.

FNA's Office of Retailer Operations and Compliance will make the official determination about whether your store meets these requirements.

Staple Food CategoryPathway 1Pathway 2Pathway 3
Dairy
  1. Plain milk*
  2. Chocolate milk*
  3. Greek yogurt*
  4. Sour cream*
  5. Mozzarella cheese sticks*
  6. Canned evaporated milk
  7. Half-and-half*
  1. Plain milk*
  2. Fortified soy milk*
  3. Infant formula
  4. Shredded cheese*
  5. Yogurt*
  6. Almond milk yogurt*
  7. Cheddar cheese block*
  1. Plain milk*
  2. Coffee creamer*
  3. Sour cream*
  4. Cheese sticks*
  5. Grated parmesan cheese
  6. Shelf-stable soy milk
  7. Canned evaporated milk
Grains
  1. Sliced whole grain bread*
  2. Whole wheat spaghetti
  3. Traditional flour tortillas*
  4. Classic spaghetti
  5. Breakfast cereal
  6. Pancake mix
  7. All-purpose flour
  1. Whole wheat tortillas*
  2. Whole wheat angel hair pasta
  3. Potato bread*
  4. Chickpea pasta
  5. Corn meal
  6. Frozen burrito*
  7. Bag of rice
  1. Whole wheat angel hair pasta
  2. Enriched elbow macaroni
  3. Breakfast cereal
  4. Pancake mix
  5. Sliced white bread*
  6. Sliced whole wheat bread*
  7. Microwavable rice packets
Protein
  1. Chicken breasts*
  2. Frozen fish sticks*
  3. Tofu*
  4. Lentil soup
  5. Canned tuna
  6. Dry kidney beans
  7. Peanut butter
  1. Turkey deli meat*
  2. Sunflower seeds
  3. Red lentils
  4. Canned black beans
  5. Ground beef*
  6. Canned chicken soup
  7. Frozen quiche*
  1. Carton of eggs*
  2. Peanut butter
  3. Lentils
  4. Canned chickpeas
  5. Canned chicken soup
  6. Canned tuna
  7. Canned beef stew
Vegetables or Fruits
  1. Fresh baby carrots*
  2. Fresh fruit cups*
  3. 100% orange juice*
  4. Salad kit (first ingredient lettuce)*
  5. Stir-fry mix (first ingredient bell pepper)*
  6. Whole yellow onions*
  7. Bananas*
  1. Can of tomato paste
  2. Fresh whole avocados*
  3. Package of dried apple chips
  4. Fresh oranges*
  5. Canned green beans
  6. Fresh blueberries*
  7. Frozen riced cauliflower*
  1. Dried apricots
  2. Canned green beans
  3. Bananas*
  4. Jar of tomato sauce
  5. Single-serving applesauce cups
  6. Canned olives
  7. 100% grape juice boxes

*Indicates a perishable food item.

Page updated: September 04, 2026