Trending in #SNAP

Conversations about SNAP this month spiked, as new and changing SNAP-related policies have floated out of Texas and the White House, and some online retailers have started accepting SNAP for online grocery shopping.

1. Amazon and Walmart are among a handful of online retailers that, through a pilot program in certain states, are accepting SNAP for online grocery shopping. People voiced that this could be a game-changer for many people who live in retail-redlined areas or people who don’t have the ability to go to stores. Others pointed out flaws that this offering doesn’t cover the delivery fee many retailers have which SNAP users may not be able to afford.

   Food stamps recipients can now order groceries online for delivery. Amazon, Walmart and ShopRite will offer the service https://t.co/UW31dE8EpP pic.twitter.com/KO7c9scVYO

   — CNN Business (@CNNBusiness) April 22, 2019

   Good because a lot of these people don’t have transportation or the mobility to go to stores.

   — 🚥 (@tox1cbeauty) April 22, 2019

   this will be so helpful for mothers that are having baby related complications and can't make it to the store. wish my mother had this.

   — (งಠ_ಠ)ง punch nazis (@WriterPhoebe) April 23, 2019

   Produce can get to urban areas in food deserts too. Nice.

   — Dentz (@dentednblue) April 22, 2019

   But it doesn’t cover the delivery fee. Delivery should be free for anyone who pays with food stamps. It's not a big expense for the retailer, but might be a big difference for a family needing that little bit of cash.

   — Ms Wilde Regrets (@notbeforenoon) April 23, 2019

2. Reports were shared about the Trump Administration considering making changes to the way poverty is measured, which would take away assistance, including SNAP, from millions of low-income Americans.

   BREAKING: Trump Admin aims to re-invent how “poverty” is calculated to make it harder to qualify for Medicaid, SNAP, or the ACA. Millions would lose/reduce benefits in next decade.
   
   Please consider submitting comments June 21 here: https://t.co/mjIWNHCWxEhttps://t.co/u7use7M6OU

   — Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) May 8, 2019

3. Many have discussed a Texas bill that would ban people from buying certain foods using SNAP.

   Texas bill would ban people from using food stamps to buy pop, candy, chips, junk food https://t.co/d1RpmQZSEK pic.twitter.com/U0lcHXKXK3

   — The Hill (@thehill) May 1, 2019

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