New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an expansion of Get the Good Stuff, a program that helps residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits afford nutritious food.
The initiative will add up to 12 supermarkets to the 21 stores currently participating, a 57% increase.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is coordinating the expansion with the Fund for Public Health NYC. Under the program, SNAP recipients earn $1 in rewards for every $1 spent on eligible fruits, vegetables and beans, up to $10 per day…