Cherokee Nation
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- Website: Summer EBT Program
- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
Recent data show a decline in several key benchmarks of state administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. USDA is concerned about the negative impact this is having on SNAP program integrity and, most importantly, on families in need.
On Feb. 8, 2024, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a letter to U.S. governors. The letter calls for immediate action, with steps states can take to improve program efficiency, and actions FNS is taking to support states.
USDA and states share common goals to provide nutrition assistance, enhance customer service, and increase support for individuals with low-income who rely on the SNAP program. FNS will continue working with states to improve their SNAP operations as quickly and efficiently as possible. For example, FNS is: