supplemental nutrition assistance program

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

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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.

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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.

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USDA proposes ban on buying junk food with SNAP benefits

Over 40M Americans receive SNAP benefits. Last year, 41.7 million Americans received SNAP benefits, according to the USDA, which cost taxpayers nearly $94 billion. Each recipient

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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 ...

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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 ...

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‘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 ...

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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 ...

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Focus at Four: Will proposed SNAP restrictions lead to healthier living in the Brazos Valley?

Brooke Rollins, the new agriculture secretary and Texas A&M Alumni, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have both been vocal about ...

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 ...

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Changes to SNAP and Cash Assistance Programs That Could Come in 2025

Act, which made it harder for the state's neediest residents to access federal food and cash assistance funding.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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