NACS urges retailers to weigh in before SNAP comment deadline
NACS urges SNAP members to contact USDA about how new standards could affect their product choices, operations, and service to SNAP customers.
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Judge orders Trump to pay full SNAP benefits by Friday
The judge found the administration’s partial funding insufficient and warned that food banks and community organizations are struggling.
Instacart launches SNAP discount and expands food bank support
Instacart offers 50% off groceries to active SNAP customers on their next order, and launches online donation drives for 300 food banks.
Judge orders Trump to continue SNAP payments during shutdown
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release funds to keep food stamp payments for 42 million Americans, ruling the suspension during the shutdown was unlawful.
FMI urges Congress to end shutdown, protect SNAP and WIC funds
“Long-term stability for SNAP and WIC, and for vulnerable families, requires the restoration of the federal commitment to these programs.”
NACS requests extension of SNAP stocking comment period
“A short extension would ensure FNS receives thoughtful, data-driven feedback that reflects how these proposed changes would impact stores and the customers who rely on them.”
FMI highlights SNAP and WIC funding clarity amid shutdown
USDA confirmed that SNAP recipients can use their unspent October EBT card balances in November.
Hypercell for SNAP brings next-generation AI to state benefit systems
Hypercell for SNAP uses advanced machine learning to process complex eligibility documents, cut payment errors, and reduce administrative burdens.
Instacart gives SNAP recipients 50% off Instacart+ to boost nutrition access
Anyone who used an EBT SNAP card to buy groceries on Instacart in the past six months can now register for Instacart+ at half price for 12 months.
Retailers warn SNAP restrictions could cost $1.6 billion up front
FMI, NACS, and NGA say proposed rules would impose $1.6 billion in initial costs and nearly $760 million each year on retailers.
Retailers urge permanent ban on SNAP EBT fees
More than 1,000 retailers and trade groups are warning that new fees could drive up food costs and push stores out of the SNAP program.
Hy-Vee Stores now accept SNAP/EBT payment for online grocery delivery
Hy-Vee has now introduced a new digital experience that allows customers to pay online using SNAP/EBT for both pickup and delivery orders.
FMI endorses EBT Act to Ban SNAP transaction fees on retailers
While a permanent ban on interchange or swipe fees in SNAP exists, the EBT Act enforces the same ban on state-side transaction fees imposed on retailers.
NCA defends candy as USDA allows SNAP bans in Arkansas, Idaho
The policy could significantly impact confectionery sales in affected states.
FMI raises concerns over state-level SNAP restrictions
While states say the changes aim to encourage healthier eating, FMI argues that the unintended consequences far outweigh potential benefits.