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
‘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.
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.
Propose banning the purchase of junk food with SNAP coupons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering a significant shift in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to promote healthier eating habits.
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 families.
USDA proposes ban on buying junk food with SNAP benefits | Morning in America
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should prioritize healthy food choices. However, many of those options are costly compared to cheap, ultraprocessed foods,
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Proposed SNAP Budget Cuts: Carbajal and Republicans React
House Republicans last week passed a proposed budget that would cut funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...
Focus at Four: Will proposed SNAP restrictions lead to healthier living in the Brazos Valley?
The Brazos Valley Food Bank explains how the change could affect the people they serve. Brooke Rollins, the new agriculture ...
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Taking Away People’s Health Coverage and Food Assistance Will Increase Hardship, Not Employment
One of the many destructive proposals congressional Republicans are considering in their budget process is taking health ...
Hunt County faces increased need as proposed SNAP cuts loom
Proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could have significant consequences for Hunt County residents who rely on the program for essential food assistance. Local organizations ...
SNAP Benefits: Republican Reveals Plan for Government Program
House Agriculture Chair G.T. Thompson says no SNAP benefit cuts are expected, focusing instead on strengthening program ...
James Lankford explains cuts to SNAP center on ‘improper payments’
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) said no one in the government is fighting against getting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds "to folks that need it." ...
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Candy and soft drinks could be banned from SNAP eligibility in West Virginia
West Virginia lawmakers are looking to amend what foods are allowed to be purchased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...
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Bill for summer food assistance program advances in House
House Bill 341 sets the state up to apply for federal funds for a summer food assistance program from families with children.
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Food assistance need grows 12% in Illinois since 2019
Nearly 2 million Illinoisans, with around half in Cook County, relied on federal food assistance in October 2024, marking a ...
New cap limits popular N.H. food assistance program amid federal funding uncertainty
CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Food Bank has capped a food assistance program at $5 per transaction, citing its popularity ...
Free phone with food stamps: Which states offer this option for recipients?
Over the years, we have learned that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, is ...