Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASNAP Director Panisia Neueli has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration (USDA FNA) has approved DHSS’ request to issue a one-time payment of end-of-year (EOY) benefits for 2026. With this USDA FNA approval, on September 1, 2026, in addition to their regular monthly benefits, each ASNAP participant will receive an additional $110 loaded onto their EBT card. EOY benefits are funded through ASNAP’s unspent funds from the current Federal Fiscal Year.

All ASNAP benefits, including the $110 EOY benefit, will expire at 11:59 pm on September 30, 2026. Therefore, all ASNAP participants are reminded that you must use all your benefits before midnight on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Director Neueli conveyed appreciation to USDA FNA Western Regional Administrator Dr. Muzafar Makhdoomi, Grants Management and Administrative Services Director Terry Gunnell, and their colleagues at the national and regional levels for their continued support of ASNAP and for helping to sustain vital food assistance for vulnerable members of our population. She also extends her fa’amālo and fa’afetai tele to Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae, Jr. for their support of DHSS and its Programs.

In closing, Director Neueli urges all participants who will be receiving EOY benefits to prioritize the purchase of healthy food items for better health outcomes.

Contact the ASNAP office at 633-7720 / 633-7451 / 633-7591 for more information.