Florida Moves to Ban Junk Food From SNAP Benefits

Changes to SNAP in South Carolina may mirror other states, says Rep. Stephen Frank

South Carolina Rep. Stephen Frank believes Gov. Henry McMaster's plan to place "common sense limits" on purchases made using SNAP benefits will mirror other states.

Gov. McMaster aims to restrict SNAP purchases in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - Governor Henry McMaster said he plans to put a limit on what people who have SNAP benefits can and can’t buy. The governor made a post on X Wednesday afternoon that said, "America is getting healthy, and South Carolina will do her part. In the next few days, I will issue an executive order directing the Department of Social Services to place common-sense limits on purchases made using SNAP benefits, formerly known as 'foo…

Florida moves to ban junk food from SNAP benefits

Florida is now one of six states moving to ban sugary junk food items from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) benefits starting next year, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.On Jan. 1, 2026, SNAP recipients in the Sunshine State, along with West Virginia, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, will no longer be able to purchase the following items:SodasEnergy drinksCandyPrepared desserts[EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’…

SC Gov. Henry McMaster plans to ban junk food purchases via assistance programs amid red state push

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster's office says they plan to join a growing number of states preventing SNAP benefits from being used to buy junk food.

Nutrition education top of mind in University Area as Florida nixes soda, candy from SNAP benefits

If you receive SNAP benefits, restrictions are coming to what you can purchase with your card.Here's how the USDA describes the four exclusions:WATCH: Nutrition education top of mind in University Area as Florida nixes soda, candy from SNAP benefits New SNAP restrictions in Florida: Healthier choices or greater challenges?Excluded Foods: Candy means a product that involves the preparation of sugar or artificial sweeteners in combination with cho…