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West Virginia’s Hot Meal SNAP Bid Falters | Charleston News
West Virginia’s bold plan to let SNAP benefits cover hot, healthy meals like rotisserie chicken hit a wall — not because of lack of support, but because federal law flat-out bans SNAP from funding ready-to-eat hot foods. Despite backing from the governor’s office and retailers eager to boost sales and serve communities with limited cooking access, the proposal stalled after federal officials raised practical concerns about food safety and preparation standards. The state even split its request into two parts to address the issue more cleanly — but ultimately, the core problem remains: federal…
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