Twelve states, including Texas and Florida, will restrict SNAP purchases of junk food like soda, candy, and desserts starting in 2026. The exact bans vary by state, with some focusing only on sugary ...

USDA and HHS signed six state waivers to ratify qualifications for SNAP purchases on "unhealthy" foods in West Virginia, ...

In announcing the states’ lawsuit, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said the 'unprecedented' demand 'violates all kinds of ...

Alive sat down with Mark Haskins, Branch Chief for the Special Investigations Unit with the USDA, to discuss SNAP fraud ...

Families who rely on the supplemental nutrition program can expect changes on what you're allowed to purchase using SNAP ...

The US Department of Agriculture is calling on SNAP agencies across the country to release personal information about those who are in the program. Almost two dozen groups across West Virginia are ...

Morrisey Should Comply With USDA Ask Governor Patrick Morrisey should not hesitate to honor USDA’s request for information on SNAP beneficiaries. Here’s the backstory. More than 20 organizations have ...

SNAP isn’t just about feeding hungry families. It’s an economic driver. Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates up to $1.80 in ...

Beginning Jan. 1, SNAP recipients in Florida will no longer be able to use the benefit on soda, energy drinks, candy or ...

Michigan is among the states that sued the federal government over a pending rule that seeks extensive access to the records ...

Oklahoma's SNAP waiver was among six signed Monday by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, bringing to 12 the number ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Oklahoma's waiver request to exclude certain junk foods from the Supplemental ...