Food Assistance Programs

The grocery industry, through direct interaction in our stores and our employees, plays the critical front-line role in the shopping experience of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) customers.

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Feeding Assistance for Every Shopper

Jun 10, 2020

By: Hannah Walker, Vice President, Political Affairs, FMI

The economic devastation that the coronavirus has wreaked on our economy is impacting families across the country. During these uncertain times, the food industry remains behind American shoppers and wants to ensure all grocery shoppers - regardless of how they pay - can buy the food they need to put meals on their tables. To that end, FMI and its member companies have myriad resources for consumers to help navigate federal feeding programs and tips on how to shop on a budget and prepare affordable meals.

FMI has launched a one-stop website, www.feedingassistance.com, where our members and consumers can access videos on how to apply for and shop with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. In addition to accessing federal feeding programs, the website includes links to recipes, meal planning and grocery trip planning resources for all shoppers.

Our Feeding Assistance Toolkit features:

An educational video that explains how to enroll in SNAP.
Interactive infographics that answers frequently asked questions about SNAP.
Information on WIC Waivers & Online SNAP purchasing pilot.
Links to budget friendly recipes and shopping resources.

Additional resources from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Research Action Center (FRAC), food banks, the FMI Foundation and more.

No matter the times, the food industry is committed to serving their shoppers and communities.

FeedingAssistance Toolkit

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SNAP Food Retail Resources

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly the food stamp program, has become the largest food assistance program in the United States, serving over 46 million Americans. SNAP benefits are administered jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and state welfare agencies.

WIC Food Retail Resources

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is another Federal program that ensures women and children in need have access to affordable, quality food and nutrition.

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