USDA Moves SNAP Program Operations Hub to Indiana

By Andi Anderson

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed it will relocate its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program office from Washington, D.C., to Indianapolis. The move is part of a major reorganization underway at USDA, which will establish the new Food and Nutrition Administration to replace the Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services division.

“Big win for Indiana! My administration has worked hard with USDA to show what a great place Indiana is to live and do business,” Gov. Mike Braun said on X. “This move reflects our strong partnership with the Trump administration and our commitment to commonsense reform that delivers for Hoosiers. Welcome to Indiana!”

As part of the reorganization, approximately 2,600 Food and Nutrition Administration employees will be relocated from Washington, D.C., to regional hubs and compliance offices in Indianapolis, Dallas, Kansas City, Raleigh, and Denver. These hubs are intended to bring federal nutrition programs closer to the communities they serve.

Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Banks played a key role in promoting Indiana as a potential hub location. He led a delegation of farmers to meet with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins last year to highlight Indiana’s strengths.

“This is a huge win for Indiana. Government works best when it’s near the people it serves, and for the past year, we’ve been working with Hoosier ag leaders to move critical programs out of our nation’s capital,” Banks posted on X.

USDA first revealed its plan to establish five regional hubs in a 2025 memorandum but did not specify program locations until Thursday. Indianapolis is now confirmed as one of the designated hub cities. A small number of employees will remain in Washington, D.C., to manage policy and regulatory responsibilities.

An estimated 42 million Americans participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps families manage monthly grocery costs. SNAP is one of 16 nutrition assistance programs administered by USDA. Agency officials stated that all programs will continue without disruption during the reorganization, although the number of employees moving to Indianapolis and the opening timeline remain unconfirmed.

In a statement, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said customer service and a refreshed vision for nutrition programs have been priorities. Deputy Under Secretary Patrick Penn said the new structure “will offer improved program support across the nation.” Deputy Secretary Stephen A. Vaden added, “This reorganization is long overdue,” noting it will reduce duplicated management, improve efficiency, strengthen state services, and expand efforts to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

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