US Convenience Stores Say Looming Healthy Food Rule Puts Food Stamps Use at Risk

US convenience stores say looming healthy food rule puts food stamps use at risk - Regional Media News

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. convenience stores could stop accepting food stamps unless the U.S. Department of Agriculture delays enforcement of a rule requiring those stores to stock more fresh produce and protein, according to a letter sent this week from nearly 250 stores to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The USDA in May issued a final rule that requires retailers accepting Supplemental Nutrition Ass…

US convenience stores say looming healthy food rule puts food stamps use at risk

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. convenience stores could stop accepting food stamps unless the U.S. Department of Agriculture delays enforcement of a rule requiring ​those stores to stock more fresh produce and protein,...

US convenience stores warn new food rule puts food stamp use at risk

The USDA rule requires retailers to offer at least seven varieties in each of four staple food categories to accept food stamps.

US convenience stores say looming healthy food rule puts food stamps use at risk

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