Federal Register #2026-22390

USDA approval of Virginia SNAP sweetened-beverage exclusion demonstration

USDA approved Virginia’s SNAP demonstration project to exclude sweetened beverages from purchases made with SNAP benefits. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA); the State of Virginia is the project sponsor. - Project: Changes SNAP’s definition of eligible food to exclude sweetened beverages. - Approval: FNA approved Virginia’s revised demonstration request without modification after considering public comments. - Procurement status: This is a program demonstration approval, not a procurement opportunity. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or contracted services are identified.

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration approved Virginia’s SNAP demonstration project under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The project amends the SNAP definition of food for purchase to exclude sweetened beverages. Virginia’s revised implementation date is November 1, 2026, and FNA determined the state is prepared to implement the project successfully.

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