‘It’s a Domino Effect’: Independent Grocery Stores Took a Hit During Government-Shutdown SNAP Delays

‘It’s a domino effect’: Independent grocery stores took a hit during government-shutdown SNAP delays

Up to 80 percent of Mario’s regulars rely on SNAP, said Berlanga, adding that the store is the busiest during the first half of each month.

SNAP Disruption Underscores Need To Strengthen New Jersey’s Full, Diverse Food Security Infrastructure

The New Jersey Food Democracy Collaborative commends state leaders and philanthropic partners for acting quickly when the first-ever disruption of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits occurred this fall, helping coordinate emergency food access and stabilize many households. Yet this unprecedented event must result in more than short-term triage — it should serve as a turning point for how we think about food securit…

SNAP payment delays will starve Pennsylvania’s food economy

Nearly two million Pennsylvanians relying on SNAP could lose access next month due to a federal funding lapse. PFMA says delays would destabilize food retailers, distributors, and the supply chain. SNAP injects more than $350 million monthly into Pennsylvania‘s food economy. Delayed disbursement would cause inventory problems, staffing challenges, and customer confusion. Retailers anticipate supply shortages, wasted perishable goods, and sev…