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            FNS Awards $723,564 to the Texas HHSC to Improve Recipient Fraud Prevention, Detection and Investigation Efforts
      The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service has awarded the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Commission $723,564 to help improve their recipient fraud prevention, detection and investigation efforts by implementing principles from the SNAP Fraud Framework.
      09/15/2023
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            Louisiana to Test New Way to Encourage Healthy Eating in SNAP
      Today, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service announced that Louisiana will receive $9.5 million to test out a new model for incentivizing fruit and vegetable purchases among participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.
      06/29/2023
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            Cultivating Health, Nutrition & Innovation in the Land of Enchantment
      USDA FNS Administrator and regional FNS leadership visited New Mexico to recognize several FNS nutrition assistance programs in action and learn how FNS can support their work. New Mexico is one of the first states to offer healthy meals to all children, ensuring more kids have access to the meals they need to thrive at school and beyond.
      06/23/2023
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            USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
      USDA announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
      05/04/2023
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            USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Arkansas Disaster Areas
      USDA announced that low-income Arkansas residents in three counties (Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski), recovering from the impacts of tornadoes and severe storms beginning March 31, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s D-SNAP.
      04/24/2023
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            The Committee to Update 2025 Dietary Guidelines is Strengthened by Diverse and Indigenous Perspective
      For the 2025 DGAs, USDA and HHS sought an advisory committee that would be reflective of the full diversity within the United States, with the understanding that our backgrounds can affect our nutritional needs. The broader composition of the committee will ensure the resulting guidelines reflect the nutritional and cultural needs of all Americans.
      02/03/2023
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            Cultural Relevance in SNAP-Ed: Let’s Get “Real”
      Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners collaborates with sovereign tribal nations and tribal organizations throughout Oklahoma to tailor SNAP-Ed programming to meet the needs of Native families. Over time, focus groups have expressed what matters to Natives: the need to be “real.” As organizations look to develop culturally relevant programming, they must step back and listen to what matters to families.
      11/02/2022
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            FNS Awards Grant to The Chickasaw Nation to Provide Mobile Payment Options for WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
      FNS today awarded a grant of $249,710 to The Chickasaw Nation as part of the third round of Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Benefit Delivery Modernization Grants. This investment will help improve equitable access to locally grown fruits and vegetables for WIC participants.
      09/23/2022
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            FNS Awards Grant to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma to Provide Mobile Payment Options for WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
      USDA FNS awarded a grant of $221,007 to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as part of the third round of FMNP Benefit Delivery Modernization Grants. This investment will help improve equitable access to locally grown fruits and vegetables for participants of WIC.
      09/23/2022
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            FNS Awards Grant to Louisiana to Provide Mobile Payment Options for WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
      USA FNS awarded Louisiana a $250,000 grant as part of the third round of the FMNP Benefit Delivery Modernization Grants. This investment will help improve equitable access to locally grown fruits and vegetables for participants of WIC.
      09/23/2022
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            FNS Awards $404,037 to Texas to Improve Fraud Prevention, Detection in SNAP
      FNS today awarded the Texas Health and Human Services Commission a SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant. This investment will help the state improve its recipient fraud prevention, detection, and investigation efforts by implementing principles from the SNAP Fraud Framework, a toolkit designed to help states prevent and detect fraud and sharpen their investigative techniques.
      08/10/2022
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            USDA Celebrates National Farmers Market Week
      Secretary Thomas Vilsack has proclaimed August 7-13 as National Farmers Market Week in order to champion the direct-to-consumer producers, market managers, and customers that make their communities come alive during market days. USDA recognizes and celebrates those that make farmers market happen, and customers that continue to support them.
      08/08/2022
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            Utah Legislature Enlists Local Nutrition Coalition in Fight Against Food Insecurity
      Throughout the United States, State Nutrition Action Coalition are an innovative, collaborative strategy to improve community health through partnerships.
      07/27/2022
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            USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for New Mexico Disaster Areas
      USDA announced that low-income New Mexico residents in five counties (Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel and Valencia) recovering from the wildfires that started on April 6, 2022, could be eligible for support from D-SNAP.
      06/13/2022
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            In Major Step to Implement American Rescue Plan, USDA Announces Membership of Newly Formed Equity Commission
      Today, USDA announced the members of the newly established Equity Commission and its Subcommittee on Agriculture. As authorized and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the launch of the Commission delivers on President Biden's commitment to create an independent Equity Commission and provide it with the necessary resources to support its mission to address historical discrimination at USDA.
      02/10/2022
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            At White House Tribal Leaders Summit, USDA Announces New Initiatives Serving Indian Country
      During today’s historic White House Tribal Leaders Summit, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several new initiatives that expand USDA’s commitment to serving Indian Country through equitable policies and programs.
      11/15/2021
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            USDA Invests $3.5 Million to Provide Food Purchasing Options to Tribal Communities
      USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service awarded $3.5 million to eight tribal nations for a project that, for the first time, will offer them greater flexibility in their administration of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
      11/01/2021
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            USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Louisiana Disaster Areas
      USDA announced today that eligible Louisiana residents recovering from Hurricane Ida could qualify for help from the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
      09/15/2021
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            Food Help on the Way for Louisiana Households Hit by Hurricane Ida
      Families in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ida will soon be able to receive food packages containing USDA Foods – nutritious, high-quality foods 100% grown and produced on farms. USDA approved the short-term measure to address an immediate need for food until a longer-term solution is ready.
      09/02/2021
    USDA Invests $69 Million to Support Critical Food and Nutrition Security Needs
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            USDA Invests $69 Million to Support Critical Food and Nutrition Security Needs
      USDA announced today an investment of $69 million to address critical food and nutrition security needs of low-income communities enduring the pandemic, enhance the resilience of food and healthcare systems impacted by the pandemic, and maximize funds reaching participants.
      08/17/2021

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