Recently passed law is attempting to get federal approval to ban Utahns from using SNAP funds to purchase soda; the law does not include candy.

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 ...

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 ...

SNAP benefits—also known as "food stamps ... Sugar is much cheaper than nuts, cheese, whole grain crackers and raw veggies, whole milk yogurts, etc.—healthy snacks. So, if these states ...

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

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