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Recent recalculations to the base plan for USDA’s Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program benefits brought forth updated benefit numbers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA is increasing emergency benefits for the lowest-income beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Stephanie Ho reports. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA has increased emergency SNAP benefits for an estimated 25 million people. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Former USDA Deputy Undersecretary Brandon Lipps urges states to customize their SNAP employment and training programs to meet individual needs.

New stocking standards for retailers involved in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were announced, with the objective of increasing healthier food options for SNAP beneficiaries. (Rod Bain. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins)

USDA is calling for grant applications for projects designed to expand online shopping options for participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service

USDA is calling for grant applications for projects designed to expand online shopping options for participants of th Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants. (Rod Bain and Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service)

Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service explains the development of online shopping accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and a grant application process to expand retailers offering this option.

What are some of USDA's current efforts to strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and what else should be considered as part of the 2023 Farm Bill? (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Stacey Dean)