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Another state looks to ban junk food from SNAP benefits
So far this year, 12 states have approved plans to restrict Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Junk food banned from SNAP benefits in 6 more states, a win for MAHA advocates
Six more states received waivers this week from the Trump administration to ban soda and candy purchases from public food assistance programs.
6 States Banning Junk Food on SNAP: Here's What You Need to Know
The way we shop for groceries is changing, and for some Americans, those changes are a direct result of new state-level policies affecting SNAP benefits.
SC Governor wants to limit junk food items eligible for SNAP
ROCK HILL, SC – Restrictions could be coming to more than 580,000 people in South Carolina who receive SNAP benefits. Governor Henry McMaster wants to join a dozen other states in the country that bans SNAP recipients from buying junk food like candy and soda using benefits.
Oklahoma gets permission to ban 'junk food' from SNAP benefits
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt asked the federal government to carve out a ban on certain food bought with SNAP benefits.
More states ban soda and ‘junk food’ purchases from SNAP benefits
The Trump administration approved requests from another six states to prevent consumers from using food assistance benefits to buy soda, candy or other sugary snacks and beverages. The USDA signed off on state waivers from West Virginia,
This is the Updated List of Foods You CANNOT Buy with SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline for many low-income families in the U.S., providing access to essential foods. However, it's crucial to know which items are not eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.

Six More States Ban Junk Food From SNAP Benefits

Six more states have banned junk food purchases from being bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...

SNAP Rules Tighten To Restrict Junk Food, Sodas: Advocates Praise Online Access Boost

RFK Jr held a press conference in DC to push SNAP reform while some Texans celebrated online SNAP and its health benefits.

Texas takes 'junk food' off SNAP list as part of Trump push to 'Make America Healthy Again'

Texas takes "junk food" off the SNAP eligibility list as part of the Trump administration's push to "Make America Healthy ...

Florida’s food stamp recipients barred from buying junk food

Starting Jan. 1, Florida’s SNAP recipients can no longer use their food stamp benefits to buy soda, energy drinks, candy, and ...

New SNAP rules explained: 6 more states restrict purchases of 'junk' foods, drinks

The new waivers will restrict the purchase of so-called "junk food" with SNAP funds in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, ...

Two more states look to ban junk food from SNAP benefits

Waivers have already been approved in a dozen states ban unhealthy foods from being bought using SNAP benefits.