Some states set to impose SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods

Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary ...

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy ...

Ban On Soda, Candy Takes Effect Under SNAP In Five States Jan. 1

New restrictions on sugary foods for SNAP recipients in 5 states aim to reduce health issues. Trump admin also halts funding ...

Soda, candy cut for many SNAP users starting Jan. 1. What states are affected?

At least 18 states will implement changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the new year. Five of ...
Iowa City Press-Citizen

Christmas candy to add to your traditions | Food Column

The holidays are all about tradition. Take the Christmas tree. Each year we go to the same tree farm and cut down the same type of tree – a Frasier fur. We put it in the same spot in our living room ...
The Hill

6 more states approved for food stamp soda bans

The Trump administration has approved six additional states for bans that would prevent people from using food stamps to buy sugary sodas and unhealthy foods, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said ...
Tennessean

USDA approves Tennessee's waiver to ban SNAP candy, soda purchases

Tennessee recipients of federal food aid may soon see new restrictions on what candy and soda they can purchase with the federal benefit. The Department of Agriculture approved Dec. 10 Tennessee's ...
Pocket Gamer.Biz

Candy Crush Soda Saga: 11 years, 18,000 levels, and a "turning point for the Candy Crush franchise"

Candy Crush Soda Saga first released on Facebook in October 2014 and on mobile that November. The title has grown from 150 levels to over 18,000, with more than 200 billion level completions to date.
KAKE.com

Kansas ban on using food assistance for candy and soda has yet to be approved

TOPEKA — Kansas’ request to ban candy and soft drinks from being purchased with food assistance dollars has yet to be approved, while other states’ similar restrictions are expected to go into effect ...
WSPA

SC moves to exclude candy, soda from SNAP benefits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – South Carolina is looking remove candy, soda, sweetened beverages, and energy drinks from the list of foods eligible to be purchased with SNAP benefits. Governor Henry McMaster ...
WLTX19

SC governor issues order seeking to ban candy, soda from SNAP benefits

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is asking the state's social services agency to request a waiver that would allow the state to ban candy and soda from SNAP benefits. McMaster ...
WAFB

Louisiana bans soda and candy from SNAP under new waiver, adds chicken

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said on Sept. 2 that the state’s new federal waiver banning soda, candy and energy drinks from SNAP purchases is now official. In a video ...