Fact Check – Did the USDA prohibit grocery stores from offering SNAP discounts during the shutdown?

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Claim: The U.S. Department of Agriculture told grocery stores they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse during the October 2025 government shutdown.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: The USDA did inform retailers they could not offer SNAP-specific discounts during the funding lapse unless they applied for and received waivers. Standard promotional discounts remain unaffected.

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Date: 11/05/2025

 

Last Updated on November 5, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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