Federal Register #2026-22388

USDA approval of North Dakota SNAP purchase-exclusion demonstration

USDA approved North Dakota’s SNAP demonstration to exclude certain items from eligible purchases. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA); statewide in North Dakota. - Program change: SNAP purchases under the demonstration will exclude soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. - Implementation and evaluation: North Dakota will implement the project, and FNA will review results using state evaluation data. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; this is a program approval notice, not a procurement solicitation or contract award. - Procurement items: No products, services, part numbers, or quantities are specified.

Description

The Food and Nutrition Administration approved North Dakota’s request to implement a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (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 soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. The project is implemented by the State and is effective November 1, 2026. FNA will review the project results based on the State’s evaluation data.

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