Almost half a million Americans avoid SNAP benefits junk food ban—for now

While Minnesota’s effort has stalled, other states have successfully secured approval to impose limits on "junk food." ...

SNAP recipients fight back in junk food crackdown

New lawsuit targets a set of waivers approved by the USDA that allow states to limit purchases of junk food.

Ohioans on SNAP can apply for replacement benefits if power outages spoiled food

Tens of thousands of central Ohioans lost power for hours, if not days, last Friday after strong winds moved through the ...

SNAP restrictions on sugar intake to impact 3.4 million Texans

Starting this April, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will no longer allow purchasing candy or drinks ...

SNAP Benefits Update As Junk Food Ban Moves Ahead In Wisconsin

The bill, AB 180, would prohibit nearly 700,000 Wisconsin SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy candy and soda and would ...
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AM González-Rojas unveils 5-point plan to address food insecurity, expand SNAP

Assemblywmember Jessica González-Rojas unveiled a 5-point plan to address food insecurity during her visit to FoodTown Supermarket on 37th Avenue in Jackson ...