Director, Government Relations
NACS
Margaret Mannion is the Director of Government Relations for the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), where she leads the organization’s federal advocacy efforts on critical issues including SNAP, food traceability, tobacco and nicotine, and retail crime. Margaret joined NACS in 2019 as Grassroots Manager, building initiatives like Day on the Hill and NACS In Store to connect convenience retailers with policymakers, strengthen industry relationships, and shape public policy.
Prior to joining NACS, Margaret served as director of operations for a Washington, D.C.-based political fundraising firm. She also served as a foreign policy and national security fellow for Senator David Perdue (R-GA). Margaret holds a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Georgia.
Thursday, Oct 08, 2026
9:00am - 10:00am
USDA’s final SNAP stocking requirements rule takes effect in November, and convenience retailers have a limited window to expand their shelf offerings or risk losing their SNAP authorization. This session breaks down what’s actually changing, what it means for store operations and inventory, and how retailers are approaching compliance on the ground. We’ll also touch on the broader SNAP landscape and how NACS is engaging beyond the stocking requirements. Walk away with a clearer understanding of what's required and a sense of where SNAP policy is headed next.
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