USDA Tells Stores Not to Offer Discounts for SNAP Users

USDA Tells Grocery Stores They Can’t Give Discounts to SNAP Recipients

The move is a “perverted interpretation of a rule that stops grocers from price gouging SNAP recipients,” said a critic.

USDA tells stores not to offer discounts for SNAP users

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The USDA has warned SNAP retailers not to offer special discounts to beneficiaries during the government shutdown.  The month-long government shutdown has led to a pause in SNAP benefits for 3 million New Yorkers. In response, some businesses and restaurants are offering free meals and discounts to SNAP beneficiaries during the benefit shutdown.  More Local News Approved SNAP retailers are required to treat all customers…

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