Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP

With SNAP benefits facing large funding cuts, is now the time to ban SNAP use for sugary treats? Editorial Board Roundtable

Steep funding cuts for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, could be in store as congressional budget-cutters seek to slash federal spending to allow continuation of 2017 tax cuts. But the impact on SNAP recipients, of which nearly 1.4 million are in Ohio, could be broader, if efforts to restrict what SNAP benefits can buy also succeed.

Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP

Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but most experts agree they're unlikely to improve health outcomes.

Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP – RetailWit

Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but most experts agree they’re unlikely to improve health outcomes.

Three States Request USDA Waivers to Remove Candy, Soda from SNAP – The Presidential Prayer Team

The states have requested to ban soda and candy from nutritional assistance. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas and Governor Mike Braun of Indiana filed a waiver with…