How new SNAP restrictions could hit Greater Pittsburgh’s food access and economy

New rules are changing SNAP eligibility and how retailers can accept benefits. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Food assistance is one of the most effective tools for fighting poverty in America. New federal rules are testing that reputation. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, helps low-income people afford groceries. The program’s benefits reach far beyond the grocery bill, with research linking the program to better outcomes for K-12 students and improved…