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Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP

Associated Press · 1d

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.

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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.

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.

Explícame on MSN · 1d

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.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities5h

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 ...

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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 ...

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Man uses more than 1,200 SNAP benefit cards to steal $1.5 million in groceries, feds say

The Illinois man paid SNAP recipients in cash or goods for access to their cards and ID information, prosecutors said.

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Republican TN lawmakers propose barring people from buying soda and candy with SNAP benefits

The Associated Press recently said the Trump administration also aimed to restrict "soda or processed foods" from being ...

House Republicans propose budget plan, targeting SNAP and Medicaid for significant cuts

House Republicans released a budget plan proposal Wednesday that sets the stage for tax cuts, according to the AP.Under the ...

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Utah lawmaker pushes to expand work requirements for SNAP assistance

The proposal, led by Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy in the House, would also establish similar work requirements for public housing.

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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 ...

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 ...

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