“Under federal law, SNAP benefits generally may be used for most foods and beverages intended for home consumption, but USDA places clear limits on certain items. Most notably, SNAP prohibits the purchase of foods that are ‘hot at the point of sale.’ … Congress created a narrow exception to this restriction by allowing states flexibility in how SNAP benefits could be used by those who lack access to storage or cooking facilities.”
Discussing SNAP benefits and nutrition standards.
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“The scale of growth warrants closer review. Data shared with our offices indicates more than $524 million in SNAP benefits were spent at RMP-authorized restaurants across the nine participating states from June 2023 through May 2025.”
“The Farmer’s Daughters has decorated southwest Iowa with success, growing from a pop-up shop into a thriving family business serving Iowans,”
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“What was originally intended as a narrow accommodation … is now dominated by large national fast-food and quick-service chains.
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