deemed to exclude hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption other than those authorized pursuant to clauses (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9) of this subsection, for purposes of such Act, except that such exclusion shall be limited to retail food stores authorized to accept and redeem supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits as of the date of enactment of this Act. 604. SNAP nutrition education flexibility (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue nationwide guidance to allow funds allocated under section 28 of the Food and Nutrition Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2036a ) to be used for individuals distributing food in a non-congregate setting under commodity distribution programs and child nutrition programs administered by the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture in States affected by the COVID–19 outbreak, provided that any individuals who distribute school meals under— (1) the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.)