NEW YORK (PIX11) — A new proposal would close “loopholes” in SNAP retailer stocking requirements that allow certain snacks to qualify as staple foods.
There are nearly 266,000 SNAP retailers around the country that redeem roughly $96 billion in benefits per year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Those retailers are required to stock three different foods in the staple categories: dairy, protein, grain and fruits and vegetables — 12 foods total.
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service announced the proposal to tighten rules on certain snacks qualifying as one of these staples on Thursday. The USDA said the point is to continue emphasizing the need for healthy, whole foods…