States Target Use Of SNAP Benefits

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.
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. Robert F.
Junk food could be banned from SNAP benefits
The Trump Administrations is considering banning SNAP benefits from being used to buy junk food. "This is particularly true if Russia assesses that the US cannot or will not support the European NATO countries in a war with Russia."
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.
SNAP Benefits In Focus: Trump Admin Targets Biden's Food Assistance Policies
The Trump administration plans to overhaul food assistance programs, with the new Department of Agriculture leadership promising to fix what they call Biden-era “financial mismanagement” of food benefits.
Junk food in talks to be banned from SNAP
For many years, many lawmakers have tried and failed to ban sugary foods being purchased with SNAP benefits. However, the move had new backing from the Trump Administration. FOX News' Sean Langille reports on what this means.
U.S. government debates banning certain foods from SNAP benefits
The U.S. government is once again considering the possibility of banning sugary drinks and snacks from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP but past efforts show it’s not easy
Rep. Josh Breechan, an Oklahoma Republican, sponsored the Healthy SNAP Act. “If someone wants to buy junk food on their own dime, that’s up to them,” he said. “But what we’re saying is ...
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Say goodbye to junk food with SNAP? USDA proposal seeks to limit purchases
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture considers a proposal to restrict junk food purchases with food stamps, the debate intensifies over how to balance nutrition and accessibility for low-income ...
‘Bad Food and Sugary Drinks’ Could Be Banned From Food Stamp Purchases Under Trump’s USDA
USDA Secretary Brooke Collins wants to ban “bad food” from food stamp purchases, placing limits on Americans with scarce food options.