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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 Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Laura
USDA reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices are actively responding, providing emergency response staffing and a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to residents, agricultural producers, and impacted communities at large.
09/11/2020
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USDA Expands D-SNAP in 10 Iowa Counties Recovering from Derecho
USDA today announced that low-income Iowa residents in 10 additional counties recovering from the effects of the derecho storm that hit the Midwest in August could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
09/10/2020
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WTAS: USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
Last week, Secretary Sonny Perdue announced USDA will extend several flexibilities through as late as Dec. 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months. This unprecedented move will help ensure – no matter what the situation is on-the-ground – children have access to nutritious food as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/08/2020
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USDA Approves D-SNAP for Louisiana Disaster Areas
USDA announced today that low-income Louisiana residents recovering from Hurricane Laura could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
09/08/2020
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USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
Today, Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the USDA will extend several flexibilities through as late as Dec. 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months.
08/31/2020
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Iowa Disaster Areas
USDA announced today that low-income Iowa residents recovering from the effects of the derecho storm that hit the Midwest earlier this month could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
08/27/2020
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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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USDA Announces Award for New Milk Incentive Program
USDA today announced the award of nearly $1 million for an innovative pilot program designed to encourage SNAP participants to purchase and consume milk as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
07/30/2020
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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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