USDA Tightens SNAP Retailer Rules, Stores Face New ‘Real Food’ Mandate
Washington, D.C. — May 7, 2026, 15:06 EDT The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday locked in new rules that demand SNAP-authorized retailers stock a broader mix of staple foods, upping requirements for stores aiming to tap into the more than $90 billion spent each year through the main food-aid initiative for low-income Americans. SNAP—the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—remains the
