Mamdani and Trump agree to 90-day delay on new food assistance rules for corner stores
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump agreed to delay new SNAP food-stock rules for 90 days. The delay gives bodegas and other small retailers more time to meet the requirements, which include carrying a range of staple foods and perishable items.Key Facts
- The 90-day delay starts Friday, Mamdani said.
- Mamdani said he reached the agreement after conversations with Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
- The new rules require stores to stock at least seven varieties in each of four staple food categories: dairy, grains, protein, and fruits or vegetables.
- Stores must also offer perishable items in at least three staple food categories.
- More than 100 bodega owners contacted Mamdani’s office with concerns about the rules.
- Bodegas, convenience stores, and small grocery stores account for about 70% of SNAP retailers, according to the Food Research and Action Center.
- New York City has more than 10,000 bodegas and corner stores across its five boroughs, according to the city’s Department of City Planning.
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