KOMU

Missouri set to block junk food from SNAP purchases after USDA approval

COLUMBIA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Missouri's request to restrict the use of food stamps for the purchase of some junk food items, according to a news release from the USDA.
Fox2Now St. Louis

Missouri approved to restrict SNAP purchases on junk food

MISSOURI – People in Missouri may soon be unable to use SNAP benefits to buy candy, soda and other junk foods. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture formally approved Missouri’s request to ...
Newsweek

Updated SNAP Benefits Map Shows States Banning Junk Food

Six more states have moved to prohibit the purchase of junk food using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The waivers submitted by Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South ...
KTVU

More states are restricting junk-food purchases by SNAP recipients — here’s where

Around 42 million low-income Americans receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The federal government sends SNAP funds to states which administer applications and ...
Jezebel

San Francisco Is Suing Junk Food Giants Over Ultra-Processed Foods

When it comes to the topic of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), it’s one of those scenarios where most observers from either side of the political aisle can largely agree on some broad generalities, like ...
abcnews4

SNAP changes aim to curb junk food purchases, but critics say it's a non-issue

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Gov. Henry McMaster has officially secured approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for his SNAP food choice waiver, which aims to limit the purchase of "junk food" ...
The State

Candy, soda and sweet tea restricted from food stamps in SC. When does it start?

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster delivers his State of the State address during a joint session of the legislative delegation on Wednesday Jan. 29, 2025. Tracy Glantz [email protected] COLUMBIA, S.C. South ...
Washington Examiner

Six more states sign pledge to ban use of SNAP payments on junk food

Six more states signed a pledge to ban Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments from being used on sugary foods or drinks. Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia, and ...
WPTV-TV

6 more states ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits

The restrictions represent a significant policy shift in how the federal nutrition assistance program operates, with states now having more control over what items can be purchased with benefits. Six ...
al.com

6 more states ban using food stamps for junk food

Six more states have been granted waivers to prevent people from using food stamps for unhealthy foods. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, ...
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 ...
WSMV

U.S. agriculture secretary approves waiver removing junk food from SNAP in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Six Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food-choice waivers under the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative have been approved. U.S. Secretary of ...