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States Target Use Of SNAP Benefits For Junk Food
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits help keep tens of millions of people across the country from going hungry. But Republicans across America have called for significant changes to be made to the SNAP program that could have a significant impact on what recipients can and cannot buy with their benefits.
Proposal would eliminate 'junk food' from SNAP food assistance in Kentucky
A Kentucky bill would bar SNAP recipients from using the food assistance benefits to purchase candy, sugary drinks, and other products labeled as junk food.
Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do
A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials
SNAP Benefits Face Cuts as RFK Jr. Goes After Junk Food
Kennedy Jr. has signaled his intention to cut "junk" food purchases from being purchased using SNAP benefits. SNAP benefits—commonly known as "food stamps"—are administered nationwide to low- and no-income households that would otherwise struggle to afford groceries.
Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP
A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for nutritious food has been tried before — but it may soon get a boost from new Trump administration officials.
Lawmakers push to ban junk food from SNAP benefits program
About 42 million people across the U.S. use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, every month. It helps low-income families pay for everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to chips and soda.
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