Information Collection: Understanding Participant Experiences in SNAP E&T

Summary

The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is authorized to collect these data under Section 17 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended through Public Law 118-5, enacted June 3, 2023. The Act authorizes the Secretary of the USDA to contract private institutions to undertake research that will help improve the administration and effectiveness of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in delivering nutrition-related benefits.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers a vital lifeline to low-income Americans, preventing hunger during difficult times. When determining SNAP eligibility, states must identify anyone in the household that is (1) subject to general work requirements, (2) subject to a time limit on benefits if they are not meeting work requirements, and (3) required to participate in the state's SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program. States vary considerably in how they determine eligibility, share information about work requirements and employment and training opportunities, and make referrals to SNAP E&T programs. The "Understanding Participant Experiences in SNAP E&T" project will help the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Admnistration's (FNA) to assess SNAP participants' understanding of work requirements and their experiences accessing SNAP E&T programs that meet their needs.

Request for Comments

Comments regarding this information collection received by July 24, 2026 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website Reginfo.gov.

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Need and Use of the Information

This new study-Understanding Participant Experiences in SNAP E&T-will help FNA assess the experiences of SNAP participants as they navigate work requirements, seek training opportunities through SNAP E&T, and find employment. Because FNA does not currently have detailed information on participants' experiences with the SNAP eligibility process and the SNAP E&T program, it is necessary for FNA to collect the information described in this request. Capturing a broad range of participant perspectives will fill a critical information gap, allowing FNA to develop actionable recommendations that States can use to improve customer service and efficiently connect SNAP participants with training and services that reduce barriers to work.