In January, five states enacted laws restricting people who receive food aid from buying sugary beverages and snacks. About a ...

On May 19th, Nebraska was granted the first waiver allowing a state to prohibit purchases of soda and energy drinks through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamps. A few ...

The South Dakota House of Representatives has approved a proposal that would block the use of SNAP to buy sugary soft drinks.

Editor's note: This piece was co-authored by Dr. Terri DeNeui. As mothers and professionals who work in wellness, we are celebrating a major step forward for the health of Americans who receive food ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will run out Nov. 1 for millions of low-income Americans who rely on money from the federal government to purchase what the USDA ...

BOISE, Idaho - Shoppers using SNAP benefits in Idaho can no longer use them to buy candy and soda. It prohibits the use of SNAP funds for candy, soda and other sugar-sweetened soft drinks. Idaho ...

Oklahomans on the state's food assistance program are now prohibited from purchasing junk food, as part of the SNAP Healthy Foods Waiver initiative to promote healthier food choices and improve ...

Idaho is banning candy and soda purchases with SNAP benefits starting Feb. 15, but the rules are confusing shoppers. Kit Kats ...