The problem of worthless nonfood pervades society, but poor people have a higher percentage of empty calories in their diet.

More than one-half (50%) of the total dollar amount of all retail sales (food, nonfood, gas and services) sold in the store must be from the sale of eligible staple foods.

NONFOOD GIFTS For the espresso lover with a small kitchen, there is the Nespresso Essenza, top left, which uses coffee "pods" to make an excellent cup of espresso with just the right amount of crema.