New restrictions on purchases with SNAP benefits in some states mean fewer convenience stores are accepting them

Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits – potentially a big burden for retailers.

美國10個州自2026年初起限制SNAP福利可購買的商品後，這些州獲准接受SNAP的便利店數量比預期低1.4%，限制含糖果與飲料的州降幅最大。研究未發現超市數量顯著變化，便利店退出可能與結帳系統改造和員工培訓負擔有關。