Small grocers and convenience stores felt an impact as customers went without SNAP benefits

Small grocers and convenience stores felt an impact as customers went without SNAP benefits

By DEE-ANN DURBIN The Associated Press A little more than a year ago, Ryan Sprankle welcomed President Donald Trump to one of the three grocery stores his family owns near Pittsburgh. Trump was on the campaign trail; they talked about high grocery prices, and the Republican nominee picked up a bag of popcorn. But these days, Sprankle would have a different message if Trump or any lawmakers visited his store. He wants them to know that delayed SN…