The article examines the growing number of states allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase groceries online, a shift accelerated by the pandemic to enhance accessibility and safety for low-income families.
It discusses the benefits of this expansion, including increased access to food for individuals in food deserts and those with mobility challenges, while also addressing concerns such as limited retailer participation, technology barriers, and potential inequities in online grocery fees. The piece features insights from experts and policymakers on how these changes could reshape food access and highlights ongoing efforts to make online grocery shopping more inclusive for SNAP users.
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