USDA Requires Stores Accepting SNAP to Carry More 'Real' Food

USDA requires stores accepting SNAP to carry more 'real' food

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture officially required stores that accept food stamps to carry more “real” food. Stores must now carry seven varieties of items across four categories of staple foods: protein, grains, dairy, and fruits and vegetables. This change more than doubles the requirement of available foods, according to a press release from the USDA.  This comes shortly after soda and sweets were removed from Florida’s SNAP …

USDA Finalizes Rule Regarding SNAP Retailers Stocking Standards

Pexels image USDA has published the final rule regarding stocking standards for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. According to the Department, the final rule requires that retailers “must now carry seven varieties of items across four categories of staple foods: protein, grains, dairy, and fruits and vegetables. This change more than doubles the requirement of available foods, emphasizes more whole foods, …