supplemental nutrition assistance program

USDA proposes ban on buying junk food with SNAP benefits

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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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.

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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,

SNAP Benefits In Focus: Trump Admin Targets Biden's Food Assistance Policies

The Biden administration had increased benefits by updating the Thrifty Food Plan to reflect current food prices and dietary guidance, according to Newsweek. Republican lawmakers opposed the move, ...

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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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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 ...

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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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 ...

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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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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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House Republicans Eye Big Cuts To Medicaid And Food Assistance

New budget plan envisions $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, offset partly with spending cuts and the rest adding to the federal ...

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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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 ...

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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