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Public comment requested for Ohio SNAP demonstration project to exclude sugar-sweetened beverages and fountain drinks.

This opportunity involves a public comment period for a proposed policy change by the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, regarding the Ohio SNAP demonstration project. - Government Buyer: - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), U.S. Department of Agriculture - Project Overview: - Ohio proposes to amend SNAP to exclude sugar-sweetened beverages and fountain drinks from eligible purchases - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a policy demonstration, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the opportunity is for public input on policy - Unique Requirements: - Exclusion of specific beverage categories from SNAP eligibility - Focused on stakeholder feedback for program implementation - Additional Information: - Supporting documents and further details available on the FNA website - FNA will review submitted comments and determine next steps

Description

This notice invites the public to comment on the State of Ohio's demonstration project authorized under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2026(b). The project aims to amend the SNAP definition of food for purchase to exclude sugar-sweetened beverages and fountain drinks, effective October 1, 2026. The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) will review comments and take appropriate action. The public comment period closes on October 15, 2026.

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