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USDA increases monthly SNAP benefits by 40%
- General NewsWashington, D.C., (April 22, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced emergency …
SpartanNash increases access to fresh produce with Double Up Food Bucks at 46 Michigan stores
- RetailGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As part of its commitment to providing affordable access to healthy fruits …
SNAP dispute heard by Supreme Court
- Retail
A South Dakota newspaper’s Freedom of Information Act request for what the grocery industry calls trade secrets related to sales figures from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants was heard by the Supreme Court on April 22.
Wegmans lowers prices, citing SNAP concerns
- Featured
Potatoes, onions, lettuce, grapes and salad mix are among more than a dozen grocery staples Wegmans Food Markets is offering with lower prices following the government shutdown.
Retailers find SNAP snags during government shutdown
- Featured
While feeding programs are being funded during the government shutdown, some retailers are unable to acquire or renew their SNAP licenses, which they say hurts consumers and local economies.