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.

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Insight Material

Organizational Directory To find contact information for FNS offices, and personnel, please use the following directory. FNS values its partnership with the more than 250,000 U.S. retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits. SNAP retailers play a vital role in ensuring access to nutritious food for SNAP eligible individuals and families. FNS does not process applications.

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You will need to contact your local SNAP office to apply and for questions about your case. Attention Retailers must respond to requests for information by electronically uploading all supporting documentation that is requested by FNS. Thank you for your cooperation. This application is for Retail Food Stores and Farmers Markets that would like to accept SNAP-EBT.