May 7, 2026
USDA tells food-stamp stores to sell more 'real food'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Thursday that stores that accept government food stamps must sell more 'real food' in an effort to prod America's poor to ditch snacks in favor of healthier fare.
TL;DR
- Stores accepting government food stamps must sell more 'real food'.
- The initiative is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- The goal is to encourage food stamp recipients to choose healthier foods over snacks.