New lawsuit targets a set of waivers approved by the USDA that allow states to limit purchases of junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming join 18 other states in restricting what SNAP recipients can buy with benefits.
Many older Americans eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are not claiming benefits, even as some Medicare Advantage grocery perks begin to phase out by 2026.
The changes in four states mean certain sugary items will no longer be eligible for purchase using SNAP benefits.
USDA advances SNAP reform with new Dietary Guidelines partnerships, higher retailer stocking standards and expanded state ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Five states begin restricting SNAP purchases of soda, candy and junk foods starting January 1, affecting 1.4 ...
The true share of overweight SNAP recipients could be higher, since the analysis assumes accurate weight reporting to the DMV. That said, other health data show that roughly six in ten Nevada adults ...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Louisiana can no longer use the publicly funded benefit to buy what the Louisiana Department of Health labels ...