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USDA Expands Access to Online Shopping in SNAP, Invests in Future WIC Opportunities
USDA continues making great strides in bringing the online shopping experience to more of its program participants. FNS is working rapidly to expand capacity in the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot — having grown the program exponentially over the past few months. And now the agency is investing in the future of online ordering in WIC, as well.
11/02/2020
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USDA Awards Child Nutrition Summer EBT Grants
USDA today announced up to $34 million in Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children grants to continue exploring ways to alleviate hunger among low-income children during the summer. USDA is awarding the grants to four grantees who will be able to continue projects and serve eligible children for the next three summers.
10/30/2020
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USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Zeta
USDA is reminding communities, farmers, ranchers and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Zeta that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help.
10/28/2020
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ICYMI: USDA Extends Free Meals for All Kids
President Donald Trump proclaimed this week National School Lunch Week 2020, highlighting the vital role of school nutrition professionals in ensuring that children in all communities nationwide continue to get nutritious meals, despite the challenges posed by the current public health emergency.
10/16/2020
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USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Delta
USDA is reminding communities, farmers, ranchers and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Delta that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help.
10/08/2020
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USDA Awards Over $5.5 Million in Grants to Strengthen SNAP Integrity
USDA today announced over $5.5 million in grants to state partners as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the program integrity of SNAP. USDA is providing $5 million in SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grants to combat recipient fraud as well as more than half a million in Income Verification Grants to help states ensure SNAP households receive the accurate amount of SNAP benefits.
09/29/2020
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USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Sally
USDA reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Sally that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help.
09/14/2020
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USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Idaho
Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the approval of Idaho to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer. This new program provides the value of school breakfast and lunch to families of children who would otherwise receive free and reduced-price school meals, if not for COVID-related school closures.
08/19/2020
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SNAP Benefits to Increase in FY 2021
USDA today released its June 2020 Cost of Foods Report, announcing a 5.3% increase in the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan from last year. Based on this new update, beginning October 1, SNAP participants’ maximum monthly benefit allotment will be at the highest level in the history of the program.
07/29/2020
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USDA Approves Arkansas and Hawaii to Accept SNAP Benefits Online
Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced approval of a request from Arkansas and Hawaii to provide online purchasing of food to SNAP households. This approval will allow Arkansas and Hawaii to expedite the implementation of online purchasing with currently authorized SNAP online retailers with a target start date to be announced at a later time.
07/23/2020
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USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Nevada
Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced Nevada has been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures.
07/10/2020
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USDA Gives Out $12.1 Million in Largest-Ever Farm to School Grant Awards
USDA awarded $12.1 million in Farm to School Grants – the most awarded since the grant program’s inception ‒ to 159 grantees – the most projects funded to date. These awards will help bring fresh, local foods into schools and foster economic opportunity for America’s farmers over the next school year.
06/29/2020
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USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Alaska
Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced Alaska has been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures.
06/05/2020
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USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Hawaii
Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced Hawaii has been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures.
05/28/2020
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USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Washington
Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced Washington has been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures.
05/27/2020
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