More Americans are applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), but they're largely required to buy food in stores where they could contract Covid-19.
Democratic Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar wants to introduce the SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act, a bill that would allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase groceries online so they can minimize their possible exposure to coronavirus in public.
Despite that, the $484 billion bill recently passed by Congress contains no additional funding for SNAP. On top of that, most current recipients of SNAP benefits are required to purchase groceries inside of stores, increasing their chances of contracting Covid-19. "The Secretary of Agriculture has the authority to determine which states may participate in the program, yet as of now, USDA allows only 8 states to participate, leaving millions of vulnerable individuals behind." Omar said in a statement.
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