But when an economics professor posted a photo of the sign at a Pennsylvania Wawa to Twitter, thousands reacted with astonishment.
“EBT Customers,” the sign reads. “According to EBT guidelines, any item or ingredient that is hot, toasted or on toasted bread or roll is not eligible for purchase with EBT.”
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Washington Post
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