
The original FOX 12 Clip:
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And as Ben Swann adds:
“They’re overpriced as it is,” said Fowler of the luxury brand. “That’s money that somebody could be eating with — a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk.” Fowler says the program is in need of reform due to the abuse.
It doesn’t seem like management is trying to discourage the use of food stamps inside of the Starbucks. In fact, they are advertising it, as seen in the sign.
Corporate stores do not accept food stamps. However, because the store is run by the grocery chain it is offered as a “grocery item”. Such Starbucks outlets are located inside of airports, malls, colleges, Target, Alberstons, Fred Meyer and other chain grocery stores.
The initial report from FOX12,
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"There are a lot of loopholes," she said.
A spokesman with Safeway told FOX 12 the store recently made the change as an added convenience to customers.
"We think that compliance with state laws is something we can easily do," said Dan Floyd, of Safeway.
According to federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) guidelines, people cannot buy foods that will be eaten in the store or hot foods. However, luxury items that are allowed include soft drinks, candy, cookies, ice cream, even bakery cakes and energy drinks that have a nutrition facts label. (Click link below to read more)
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