Subscriber Updates
Expanding SNAP Online Purchasing Options
The Food and Nutrition Service is excited to announce a new option for SNAP online purchasing. FNS is dedicated to enhancing access to nutritious food for all Americans, and this expansion of SNAP online purchasing is another step forward in achieving that goal.
04/26/2024
Subscriber Updates
Strengthening SNAP: Grant Opportunity for States and Partners
FNS is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants Program request for applications, aimed at supporting efforts by state agencies and their community-based and faith-based partners to develop and implement projects that use technology to improve the quality and efficiency of SNAP application and eligibility determination systems.
04/19/2024
Subscriber Updates
Improvements Coming Soon for Monitoring of Child Nutrition Programs
FNS published a proposed rule that will help ensure the federal child nutrition programs are being operated properly. These regulatory updates will strengthen and clarify the process for correcting serious deficiencies found in FNS’ child nutrition programs.
02/20/2024
Subscriber Updates
USDA Publishes Proposed Rule Maintaining School Meal Flexibilities
In line with USDA’s unwavering promise to serve America’s children well through school meal programs, the department today announced it will publish a proposed rule maintaining flexibility for schools to serve tasty meals their kids will be eager to eat. These proposed changes respond directly to the needs of nutrition professionals who are the experts on-the-ground, hearing from our children every day.
11/24/2020
Subscriber Updates
USDA Extends Comment Period on Proposed School and Summer Meal Reforms
USDA today announced it is extending the deadline for the public to comment on a pair of proposed rules on school and summer meals reforms. USDA is providing additional time to ensure those who wish to provide input do not miss out on the opportunity while dealing with the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
03/17/2020
Subscriber Updates
USDA Sets the Record Straight on Proposed School Meals Flexibilities
Under current rules, children are throwing 25 percent of nutrients straight into the trash can. USDA has announced a proposal to increase flexibility and decrease administrative burden for local districts, while continuing to ensure that children receive wholesome, nourishing meals they want to eat.
01/17/2020
Subscriber Updates
USDA Publishes Proposed Rule - Aims to Streamline SFSP Operations
USDA will publish in the Federal Register a proposed rule, “Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the Summer Food Service Program,” providing flexibilities that will allow local SFSP operators to spend more time serving children wholesome meals and less time mired in red tape.
01/17/2020
Subscriber Updates
FNS Updates SNAP Keys to Payment Accuracy
Reflecting the responsibility that USDA’s FNS shares with state SNAP agencies to operate the program with integrity, today the agency released an updated edition of its Keys to Payment Accuracy information resources.
01/03/2020
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