Mamdani and Trump agree to 90-day delay on new food assistance rules for corner stores
Also reported by Newsweek
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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