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While those sitting around the table at Telamon spoke about picking and choosing what grocery store they shop at for the best deals and food quality, Mundy noted those options are not available to many West Virginians. “No one has the time,” Mundy said. Instead, most of his clients just shop at Walmart or Family Dollar, which he said is lower-quality food and may not have as many whole-food options. Many clients are also working multiple jobs and may not have time to meal prep or think more holistically about meals, he continued. “Sometimes it simply won’t work in reality,” Mundy said about meal prepping. But the quest to access healthy foods may become even more challenging. This year, USDA finalized a rule increasing the stocking requirements for retailers that accept SNAP benefits. The Trump administration and supporters of the rule argue it will require SNAP retailers to offer more healthy foods. The changes are expected to largely impact smaller retailers like bodegas and convenience stores who may struggle to stock and sell a wider variety of goods. Groups representing convenience stores and anti-hunger advocates have warned this rule as is could cause some small stores to lose their SNAP...