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Online grocery store Thrive Market opens up for Richmond SNAP recipients

Low access to grocery stores continues to be a problem in the City of Richmond and all around the nation.

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SNAP reform: More than 100 lawmakers push for inclusion of Hot Foods Act in 2023 Farm Bill

SNAP reform: More than 100 lawmakers push for inclusion of Hot Foods Act in 2023 Farm Bill
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Legislation pushes for nation s front-line hunger relief program to allow purchase of hot foods

SNAP purchases are limited to foods designed for take-home preparation and cold prepared foods because of an outdated provision.

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Extraordinary times for egg prices

Earlier this week, a measure of price increases came out - the consumer price index has risen the most since 1981. Most Christians in the US will celebrate Easter this weekend. That, and anxiety over Avian Influenza point to higher prices for an Easter staple: eggs.

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Tax breaks are biggest difference between state budget negotiators, but there s a gap in SNAP funding too

State lawmakers will return to Richmond on Monday to start a special session focusing on the state budget which will include reconciling funding for food assistance.

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