Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new resources designed to increase participation and expand access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...
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The department is also premiering the SNAP Retail Locator, an online search tool to help recipients locate a SNAP-authorized store near their home or workplace. USDA [United States Department of Agriculture] Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon made the announcement today on Vilsack's behalf in an address to officials from the National Grocers Association, Food Marketing Institute, and Electronic Funds Transfer Association.
SNAP benefits, which are now provided to recipients electronically, help low income families put healthy food on the table and provide an economic stimulus that strengthens communities.
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The new SNAP Retailer Locator is designed to help recipients find local stores that welcome SNAP benefits. The tool is intended to offer assistance to program recipients, State eligibility workers, community organizations - such as food banks - and others providing assistance to those in need. To learn more about the SNAP Retailer Locator, visit www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailerlocator.htm.
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