Nutrition assistance programs funded by FNS are administered at the state, territory, tribal, or local levels. Select your location from the dropdowns below to find program contact information.
FNS Nutrition Programs Our mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and people with low income access to food, a healthy diet, and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.
History of FNS The agency was established on Aug. 8, 1969, a few months before the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health. Many of the programs and activities we administer today were formed or expanded due to recommendations from the 1969 Conference. Most notably, this includes:
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To apply for benefits or get information about SNAP, you must contact your local SNAP office. FNS does not have information on individual applications. Click your state (or NYC) on the map below for contact and application information.
SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the USDA Food and Nutrition Service is proposing changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. These changes would protect the program, participants, and taxpayers by mitigating fraud, waste, and abuse and ensuring additional healthy food options for ...
