The state of Indiana has a very narrow definition of candy, which is used in Gov. Mike Braun's executive order. That exempts ...

Recently introduced legislation would incentivize families to consume more dairy products including whole milk as part of the SNAP program. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Roger ...

Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" ...

The Healthy SNAP Act would exclude soft drinks, candy, ice cream and prepared desserts from being bought with SNAP benefits.

Advocates and economists are warning of a potential ripple effect on food affordability for low-income households.

SNAP recipients would also still get to have ... But the same code says it does not include beverages that contain milk, milk products, soy, rice, or milk substitutes, or greater than 50% of ...

Numerous Republican states have proposed legislation seeking to ban the purchase of unhealthy food and drinks.

containing milk or milk substitutes, or that need preparation, such as powders or concentrates. About 132,000 Idahoans are enrolled in SNAP, according to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare ...

The Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 would put the kibosh on SNAP purchases of "any nonalcoholic beverage that is not water, cow’s milk, a milk-substitute beverage (such as almond milk, soy milk ...