Current through November, 2024
Section 17-610-10 - Program informational activities(a) The department shall comply with the following minimum Information requirements: (1) Nutrition Information, which shall include: (A) FNS supplied posters and pamphlets containing Information regarding foods with substantial amounts of the recommended daily allowances of protein, minerals, and vitamins; menus making use of these foods; and the relationship between health and diet;(B) Printed materials such as posters, fliers, and pamphlets, that explain the special supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC) and, where available, the commodity supplemental food program (CSF) shall be supplied by agencies administering the WIC and CSF programs (where available);(C) Displaying the posters and making the pamphlets available at all SNAP and public assistance Offices; and(D) Encouraging program participants to participate in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), and wherever practicable, allow EFNEP personnel to come into SNAP Offices to distribute informational materials and speak with recipients.(2) The branch shall inform participant and applicant households of their program rights and responsibilities through the use of the department's pamphlet on rights and responsibilities. This Information may be provided through whatever means the branch deems appropriate.(b) All program informational material shall be available in languages other than English as determined by the need and shall include a Statement that the program is available to all without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap, religious creed, national origin, or political belief. [Eff 3/19/93; comp JUN 24 2013] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. §272.5 )