Alabama Considers Rotisserie Chicken for SNAP to Boost Economy and Health
Alabama is considering a novel approach to boost its economy and improve nutrition among low-income families. Representative Donna Givens has filed a bill to add rotisserie chicken to the list of SNAP-eligible foods, a move supported by Christina Woerner McInnis, candidate for commissioner of agriculture and industries, and poultry farmer Dennis Maze.
McInnis proposed expanding healthy food options in Alabama's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by including rotisserie chicken. She discovered a worrying trend: three out of four SNAP children in Alabama are clinically obese. Givens sponsored the bill to allow SNAP recipients to purchase ready-to-eat, nutritious meals like rotisserie chicken, promoting dignity, nutrition, and choice.
The proposal has gained traction among local farmers and industry groups. Dennis Maze, a poultry farmer, and the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association have helped shape the proposal. They note that poultry is a $15 billion industry in Alabama, and expanding SNAP markets would benefit farmers. McInnis and Givens agree that including rotisserie chicken in SNAP is a common-sense measure that benefits farmers, families, and Alabama's economy. One rotisserie chicken can feed a family of four for two meals, providing a lifeline for many working families.
The bill, filed by Representative Givens, aims to bridge the gap between Alabama's thriving poultry industry and SNAP recipients' access to nutritious meals. If passed, it could provide a win-win situation, benefiting both farmers and low-income families in Alabama.
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