Missouri extends launch of Healthy SNAP Initiative to 2027

Missouri extends launch of Healthy SNAP Initiative to 2027

Editor's note: The launch date has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Social Services announced Friday that it is extending the date of the Healthy SNAP initiative, which eliminates many sugary food and drinks from purchases. The initiative was originally set to launch on Oct. 1 of this year, but will now take effect Feb. 15, 2027. DSS stated in a release that the decision to extend the implementation by four months …