Search Results for keywords:"Food and Nutrition Service"

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  • 2020-28610 — Employment and Training Opportunities in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 358
    Reading Time:about 4 hours

    The final rule published by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) modifies SNAP's Employment and Training (E&T) program following the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act. The rule aims to strengthen support systems for SNAP participants by introducing several changes: it replaces traditional job search activities with supervised job search, requires case management for all participants, adds apprenticeships and subsidized employment activities, and enforces a minimum period for job retention services. The rule also mandates more robust state accountability measures, including detailed participant notifications about their work requirements and better data collection on participant outcomes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has changed some rules to help people who get food assistance (SNAP) find jobs and learn new skills. Now, people will get more help when looking for jobs, and they'll have chances for apprenticeships and paid work experiences to better prepare for a job.

  • 2020-29007 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Requirement for National Directory of New Hires Employment Verification
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 52
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the USDA has issued a notice for public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This involves using data from the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) to verify employment information for SNAP applicants and recipients. The goal is to ensure that households receive the correct amount of benefits based on accurate employment data. Public comments are invited on the effectiveness and efficiency of this information collection.

    Simple Explanation

    The Food and Nutrition Service wants to check if people getting help buying food have the right jobs listed by matching with a job list. They want to know what people think about how they do this since it might take a lot more time to handle than before.

  • 2024-30710 — Request for Information: Grain-Based Desserts and High-Protein Yogurt Crediting in Child Nutrition Programs
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104965
    Reading Time:about 29 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking public comments to guide future policies regarding the use of grain-based desserts and high-protein yogurt in child nutrition programs. This includes considering how these foods contribute to meal patterns and exploring ways to reduce added sugars. The FNS is particularly interested in feedback on the definition and crediting of high-protein yogurt and how to categorize and manage grain-based desserts to improve nutritional standards. Public comments will be accepted until March 26, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The USDA wants people to share their ideas about how desserts made from grains and yogurts with lots of protein can be used in school meals. They want to hear what everyone thinks to help make healthier choices for kids' meals.

  • 2020-29005 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-FNS 245-SNAP Quality Control Regulations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 51
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the USDA has issued a notice seeking public comments on the proposed revision of an information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This collection aims to gather data for quality control, specifically looking at negative case actions. The need for comments is to ensure that the information collected effectively supports the agency's functions while minimizing the burden on respondents. The document outlines details such as the estimated number of respondents, total annual burden hours, and recordkeeping requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure that people who get help with food through a program are getting it correctly. They are asking people to say if they think their way of checking is good or not, but they want to make this easier for people who give them answers.

  • 2024-27853 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Thrifty Food Plan Cost Adjustment for the Price of Food in Hawaii
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95724
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is proposing a change to better reflect the cost of food in Hawaii, impacting the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP). Currently, SNAP benefit calculations for Hawaii are based solely on food prices in Honolulu, but the proposed rule seeks to include prices from across the entire state. This change aims to provide a fairer and more accurate distribution of SNAP benefits to residents in all parts of Hawaii, acknowledging that food costs can be higher in areas outside of Honolulu. The public is invited to comment on this proposed rule until February 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The document talks about making sure people in all parts of Hawaii get enough money for food help, not just those in Honolulu, because food can be more expensive in other areas. They want to check food prices from everywhere in Hawaii to do this, and they're asking people to share their thoughts on the idea by February 3, 2025.

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