Federal Register #2026-18888

Public comment requested for Hawaii SNAP Demonstration Project to exclude soft drinks from eligible purchases.

This opportunity concerns a policy demonstration project for the Hawaii Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), overseen by the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. - Government Buyer: - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), U.S. Department of Agriculture - State of Hawaii (implementing agency) - Project Details: - Public comment is requested on a proposal to amend SNAP food eligibility in Hawaii - The amendment would exclude soft drinks from eligible SNAP purchases - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a policy demonstration, not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Unique Requirements: - The project seeks to improve SNAP program efficiency and delivery - All relevant documents are available for review on the FNA website - Public input is solicited to inform the decision-making process - Notable: - This is a policy change demonstration, not a contract or purchase opportunity

Description

This notice invites the public to comment on the State of Hawaii's demonstration project authorized under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2026(b). The project involves amending the SNAP definition of food for purchase to exclude soft drinks. The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) will review comments and take appropriate action. The demonstration project is implemented by the State of Hawaii and aims to increase programmatic efficiency and improve the delivery of SNAP benefits.

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