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,
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 ...
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 ...
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities1d
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 ...
Brooke Rollins would ‘welcome’ DOGE audit of SNAP and other benefits programs
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins suggested that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency could be brought ...
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WV House committee considers ‘Make America Healthy Again’ bill restricting SNAP purchases
A House of Delegates committee is considering legislation that would prohibit recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition ...
Illinois Policy1d
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 ...
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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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.
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 ...
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Work or education requirements would be mandatory for nutrition program under Senate bill
The bill expands mandatory work and training requirements necessary to receive SNAP benefits. The requirements would apply to able-bodied adults between the ages of 18 and 59 and who don’t have ...