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Request for Public Comments on Idaho SNAP Demonstration Project

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), part of the Department of Agriculture, regarding Idaho's proposed SNAP demonstration project. - Government Buyer: - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), Department of Agriculture - Project Overview: - Idaho proposes to amend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) definition of food to exclude soda and candy from eligible purchases - The demonstration project is authorized under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 - The goal is to test changes that may improve SNAP efficiency and nutrition outcomes for eligible households - Procurement Details: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Unique Requirements: - The notice is solely for gathering public input on the proposed SNAP changes; no acquisition or contracting activity is involved

Description

This notice invites the public to comment on the State of Idaho'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 soda and candy. The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) will review comments and take appropriate action. The demonstration project aims to test changes to SNAP that may increase programmatic efficiency and improve the delivery of benefits to raise nutrition levels among eligible households.

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