The USDA is reminding retailers that discounts for items bought with food stamps are not allowed.

Under federal rules, retailers must treat Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers equally even if a price difference would be in their favor. Stores authorized to accept SNAP cannot charge different prices to SNAP and non-SNAP customers.

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Retailers must offer the same terms and conditions to all customers, with the only exception being that sales tax cannot be charged on SNAP purchases.

The reminder comes as the government shutdown continues, curtailing food assistance for millions across the country.

As of 2023, 42.1 million people, or 12.6% of U.S. residents, were receiv

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