SNAP

Goodbye to junk food: Six more states have just banned it for SNAP recipients starting in 2020

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SNAP benefits logo and healthy food contrasted against Snickers candy bars symbolizing junk food ban in six states

Millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in West Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas will soon find chips, candy, and sugary drinks off‑limits when they swipe their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved new waivers allowing each of these states to redefine what can—and cannot—be bought with SNAP … Read more

Confirmed: these are the US states that will receive up to $1,756 from SNAP-plus $2,002 Social Security checks land in four days

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Grocery store aisle with SNAP shopping bag and cash, representing $1,756 in food benefits and Social Security payments

Millions of households have already seen their June benefits, but some Floridians and Texans still have a week to go. Here’s who should mark the calendar — and why a mid‑week Social Security deposit and a fresh $2,000 child tax credit could stretch family budgets even further. The clock is ticking. Eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Read more

Goodbye forever: Idaho prepares to ban candy and soda for SNAP recipients for the first time

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Welcome sign for historic Idaho City surrounded by pine trees, illustrating the Idaho backdrop to the planned SNAP candy‑and‑soda ban

Proposed legislation draws national attention as lawmakers aim to limit sugary purchases. Is Idaho making history with this move? The straightforward answer is yes. Lawmakers in the state recently approved House Bill 109, which would prohibit candy and soda from being bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds. If signed by Governor Brad Little, … Read more