Food items line the shelf at the Feeding South Florida food pantry in Pembroke Park, Fla., on Oct. 27, 2025. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will face tougher stocking requirements aimed at expanding access to healthier food options for food stamp recipients.
Retailers must carry seven varieties of items across four staple food categories: protein, grains, dairy, and fruits and vegetables. Federal officials said the changes are intended to increase the availability of more nutritious foods while closing loopholes that previously allowed some snack foods to count toward minimum stocking requirements.
