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Resident urges changes to food-donation rules as SNAP benefit cuts loom
Summary
During a public comment, Beth said grocery-store rules about 'sell by' dates force edible food into dumpsters and urged Illinois and federal lawmakers to change liability and donation regulations so more food can reach pantries amid concerns about SNAP reductions.
Beth, a resident who spoke during the meeting's public comment period, urged Illinois and federal lawmakers to change rules she said force grocery stores to discard edible food because of 'sell by' and 'best use' dates, a practice she tied to growing food insecurity and potential reductions in SNAP benefits.
Beth said much food that is still safe to eat is thrown into dumpsters behind grocery stores rather than donated.…
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