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Request for Public Comment on Florida SNAP Demonstration Project to Restrict Certain Foods

This notice from the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, invites public comment on Florida's SNAP Demonstration Project proposal. - Government Buyer: - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), U.S. Department of Agriculture - State of Florida as implementing agency - Purpose: - Request for public input on a proposed amendment to SNAP food definitions - Proposal seeks to restrict purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts with SNAP benefits - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a policy demonstration, not a procurement - No products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Notable Requirement: - Focused on feedback regarding implementation and operation of the demonstration project - No contract, award, or procurement activity is associated with this notice

Description

This notice invites the public to comment on the State of Florida'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 soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts. The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) approved the initial demonstration project request on August 4, 2025, and the implementation date was modified to April 20, 2026. The FNA seeks public comments particularly regarding the state's implementation and operation of the demonstration project.

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