U.S. flag
        An official website of the United States government
          Here's how you know
        Here's how you knowDot gov**The .gov means it’s official.**
              
              Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
        Https**The site is secure.**
              
              The **https://** ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.  *You are now leaving the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website and entering a non-government or non-military external link or a third-party site.*

*FNS provides links to other websites with additional information that may be useful or interesting and is consistent with the intended purpose of the content you are viewing on our website. FNS is providing these links for your reference. FNS is not responsible for the content, copyright, and licensing restrictions of the new site.*
  
  
    *Site LogoFood and Nutrition Service
                  U.S. Department of Agriculture*
Menu


    close

        
        
                        
        
  
          Home
      
                        
              Programs
      
                
        
  
          **Programs**
          
                        
              SNAP
      
                        
              Nutrition Education & Food Safety
      
                        
              Meals for Schools and Childcare
      
                        
              Food Distribution & Emergency Assistance
      
                        
              WIC
      
                        
              Summer Nutrition Programs
      
                        
              Assistance for Seniors & Adult Care
      
                        
              Farmers Market Programs
      
                        
              NAP Block Grants for Territories
      
                        
              Data & Research
      
                
        
  
          **Data & Research**
          
                        
              Data Visualizations
      
                        
              Research & Analysis
      
                        
              Program Data
      
                        
              Funding
      
                
        
  
          **Funding**
          
                        
              Grant Opportunities
      
                        
              Grants Management
      
                        
              Doing Business with FNS
      
                        
              Newsroom
      
                
        
  
          **Newsroom**
          
                        
              Press Releases
      
                        
              Blogs
      
                        
              Notice to Stakeholders
      
                        
              Federal Register Notices
      
                        
              Success Stories
      
                        
              Newsletters
      
                        
              USDA Press Releases
      
                        
              USDA Blogs
      
                        
              Contact FNS Press Office
      
                        
              Resources
      
                
        
  
          **Resources**
          
                        
              Factsheets
      
                        
              Federal Register
      
                        
              Infographics
      
                        
              Guidance Documents
      
                        
              Policy Memos
      
                        
              Videos/Webinars
      
                        
              All Resources
      
                        
              Our Agency
      
                
        
  
          **Our Agency**
          
                        
              Acting Under Secretary
      
                        
              Deputy Under Secretary
      
                        
              Administrator
      
                        
              Assistant Administrator
      
                        
              FNS Careers
      
                        
              Contact us
      
                        
              Civil Rights
      
                        
              Equity Action Plan
      
                        
              Partnerships
      
                        
              Freedom of Information Act
      
                        
              State Systems OfficeSearch


          
                      Contact Us
                                
                          
        
                Report Fraud
                                
                          
        
                AskUSDA
                                
                          
        
                USDA.gov FNS Documents & Resources
                        Breadcrumb
    HomeExplore FNS Resources
    
      Search
Sort by
          NewestOldestRelevance
Compact View

By Date (39)
    
  2024
  (27)2023
  (158)2022
  (105)2021
  (141)2020
  (192)2019
  (79)2018
  (37)2017
  (58)2016
  (80)2015
  (50)2014
  (75)2013
  (58)2012
  (54)2011
  (72)2010
  (46)2009
  (77)2008
  (60)2007
  (44)2006
  (48)2005
  (50)2004
  (46)2003
  (30)2002
  (17)2001
  (15)2000
  (19)1999
  (22)1998
  (19)1997
  (17)1996
  (13)1995
  (10)1994
  (12)1993
  (9)1992
  (8)1991
  (7)1990
  (2)1988
  (2)1986
  (1)1982
  (3)1979
  (1)

By Program/Office (25)
    
  Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)
  (1)Child and Adult Care Food Program
  (381)Civil Rights
  (9)Commodity Supplemental Food Program
  (59)Farmers Market Nutrition Program
  (26)Food Distribution & Emergency Assistance
  (223)Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
  (52)Food Safety
  (15)Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
  (52)Meals for Schools and Childcare
  (12)National School Lunch Program
  (536)School Breakfast Program
  (448)Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program
  (16)SNAP Employment and Training
  (1)Special Milk Program
  (241)Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  (255)State Systems Office
  (7)Summer EBT
  (6)Summer Food Service Program
  (326)Summer Nutrition Programs
  (9)Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  (558)Team Nutrition
  (2)The Emergency Food Assistance Program
  (78)The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program
  (1)USDA Foods in Schools
  (50)

By Initiatives (2)
    
  FNS Response to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
  (29)WIC Modernization
  (5)

By Topic (79)
    
  ABAWDs
  (42)Administrative Review
  (38)Adverse Action
  (11)Allotments
  (34)Allowance
  (15)American Rescue Plan
  (16)ARRA
  (33)Breastfeeding
  (2)Categorical Eligibility
  (50)CEP: Community Eligibility Provision
  (18)Certification
  (45)Certification of Compliance
  (5)Civil Money Penalty
  (4)CN Labeling
  (8)Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
  (20)COVID-19
  (328)Customer Service
  (15)Deductions
  (28)Demonstrations
  (10)Direct Certification
  (15)Disaster
  (53)Disqualification
  (11)EBT
  (27)Eligibility
  (235)Employment & Training (E&T)
  (28)Exclusion
  (19)Farm Bill
  (20)Farmers Markets
  (7)FFCRA
  (57)Food Buying Guide
  (5)Food Packages
  (29)Food  Safety
  (21)Foods Available
  (5)Food Security
  (3)Fraud
  (11)Grants
  (21)HHFKA
  (32)Household
  (21)Immigrant
  (27)Income
  (61)Integrity
  (10)Inventory
  (11)Management Evaluation
  (13)Management Information Systems (MIS)
  (21)Meal Patterns
  (70)Menu Planning
  (4)Military
  (31)Non-Citizen
  (15)NSIP
  (9)Nutrient Analysis
  (1)Nutrition Education
  (4)Offer vs Serve
  (7)Outreach
  (16)Pilot Projects
  (4)Processing
  (25)Procurement
  (44)Procuring Local Foods
  (2)Professional Standards
  (1)Program Administration
  (229)Program History
  (4)Program Improvement
  (12)Program Integrity
  (48)PRWORA
  (11)Public Charge
  (6)Quality Control
  (39)Reimbursement Rates
  (24)Simplified Reporting
  (11)Smart Snacks
  (7)Standard Utility Allowance (SUA)
  (5)TANF
  (27)Technical Assistance
  (27)Thrifty Food Plan
  (17)Unpaid Meal Charges
  (5)USDA Foods Complaints
  (1)Vendor
  (32)Waivers
  (143)WBSCM
  (3)Wellness Policy
  (5)Work Requirements
  (15)

By Audience (15)
    
  Applicant/Participant
  (96)Child Care Provider
  (22)Farmer/Producer
  (24)Household
  (16)Indian Tribal Organization
  (139)Nutrition/Health Professional
  (1)Partner
  (63)Processor
  (25)Program Operator
  (682)Researcher
  (1)Retailer
  (24)School
  (304)State/Local Agency
  (1390)State Agency
  (1545)Vendor
  (53)

By Resource type (4)
    
  Infographic Set
  (4)Policy
  (2752)(-)
Policy Memos
  (1652)(-)
Waivers
  (198)Federal Register Documents
  (964)Regulations
  (1)Research, Analysis & Background
  (649)Technical Assistance & Guidance
  (3512)

By Language (2)
    
  English
  (1761)Spanish
  (3)
ResetResource | Policy
    WIC FMNP and SFMNP FY 2022 Guidance Package
        This guidance provides resources that state agencies may use when considering next steps and set forth instructions for submitting state plan amendments that involve operational changes such as electronic solution proposals and/or WIC FMNP waiver requests.
      04/11/2024
    Resource | Policy
    SNAP – Waiver of the Interview Phaseout to Support Unwinding from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
        This memo explains that FNS is offering certain states the opportunity to request a short-term interview waiver. FNS recognizes that unwinding from the PHE and staffing challenges have put a continuing strain on states and is providing additional time for states to return to normal processing regarding the interview.
      03/26/2024
    Resource | Policy Memos
    SFMNP Income Eligibility Guidelines (2024-25)
        This policy memorandum transmits the 2024-25 Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
      03/26/2024
    Resource | Policy Memos
    WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines (2024-25)
        This policy memorandum transmits the 2024-2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
      03/26/2024
    Resource | Policy
    SNAP Use of Nonmerit Personnel in SNAP Administration
        This memo seeks to clarify existing policy and flexibilities regarding the use of nonmerit personnel in the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
      03/21/2024
    Resource | Policy Memos
    Paid Lunch Equity: Guidance for SY 2024-25
        The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance to state agencies and school food authorities on the paid lunch equity requirements for SY 2024-25. This memorandum explains the PLE exemption provided in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. This memorandum also provides guidance for SFAs that do not qualify for the exemption.
          SP 14-2024
    03/20/2024
    Resource | Policy Memos
    WIC Policy Memorandum #2024-3: Implementing ABFA Requirements in WIC State Plans
        Effective with the publication of the WIC Final Rule: Implementation of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and Related Provisions on Dec. 14, 2023, state agencies are now required to include a plan of alternate operating procedures, commonly referred to as a disaster plan, as part of their state plan.
          WIC WPM 2024-3
    02/27/2024
    Resource | Policy
    Implementation Guidance: State Agency Review Requirements
        This memorandum provides additional information regarding the provisions related to the frequency and number of reviews for state agencies monitoring the Child and Adult Care Food Program, that were codified in the Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule published on Aug.23, 2023. These provisions have a compliance date of Aug. 23, 2024.
          CACFP 05-2024
    02/26/2024
    Resource | Policy
    Non-Congregate Meal Service in Rural Areas Q&As
        This guidance updates previously issued questions and answers to clarify the rural non-congregate summer meals option established through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, and codified through the interim final rulemaking, *Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs*.
          SFSP 07-2024, SP 13-2024
    02/22/2024
    Resource | Policy
    SNAP Online Application Policy Clarification
        This memo reiterates and clarifies existing online application policy for state agencies.
      02/20/2024

      1
              2
              3
              4
              5
                          ...
                          Next
                          LastPage updated: October 14, 2021 Return to top

      Home
                              
              Programs
                              
              Data & Research
                              
              Funding
                              
              Newsroom
                              
              Resources
                              
              Our AgencyUSDA
                              WhiteHouse.gov
                              FNS PartnerWeb.gov
                              No Fear Act
                              Privacy Policy
                              Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
                              Non-Discrimination Statement
                              Civil Rights
                              Accessibility
                              FOIA
                              Information Quality
                              Peer Review
  Sign up for Updates
      Your Email Address:
  
      *Site LogoFood and Nutrition Service
                  U.S. Department of Agriculture*
Menu
Twitter Facebook Gov Delivery Instagram Flickr YouTube RSS Feeds