; (ix) maximize access to fruits and vegetable by low-income consumers participating in SNAP by providing year-round access to fruits and vegetables with maximum hours of operation during each day of the week; or (x) address other criteria as established by the Secretary. (3) Applicability (A) In general The value of any benefit provided to a participant in any activity funded under this subsection shall be treated as supplemental nutrition assistance benefits under section 8(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2017(b) ). (B) Prohibition on collection of sales taxes Each State shall ensure that no State or local tax is collected on a purchase of food under this subsection. (C) No limitation on benefits A grant made available under this subsection shall not be used to carry out any project that limits the use of benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) or any other Federal nutrition law. (D) Household allotment Assistance provided under this subsection to households receiving benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program shall not— (i) be considered part of the supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits of the household