This bill seeks to expand the types of food items eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Its primary purpose is to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow recipients to buy hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption . This change addresses a long-standing restriction that generally excluded such items from SNAP eligibility, aiming to provide greater flexibility for beneficiaries. Specifically, the legislation modifies the definition of "food" in the Act to explicitly include these hot, ready-to-eat items, while continuing to exclude alcoholic beverages and tobacco. It also revises the definition of "eligible food" to encompass these products. Furthermore, the bill adjusts the criteria for "retail food stores" that can accept SNAP benefits, permitting them to sell food for immediate consumption. However, a key condition is added: hot food sales must not exceed 50 percent of their total gross sales , ensuring the program primarily supports grocery-type establishments rather than full-service restaurants.