Nebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiver

Nebraska first in nation to ban soda, energy drinks from public grocery aid benefits • West Virginia Watch

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at a stop in Nebraska Monday signed what she called a “historic” waiver to ban Nebraska recipients of SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) from using the public grocery aid to buy soda, soft drinks and energy drinks. (Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture)LINCOLN — Nebraska has become the first state in the nation to restrict low-income recipients of public grocery aid from using SNAP…

MAHA: More States Increase Tighter Measures on Food Stamps * 100PercentFedUp.com * by M Winger

As states ramp up initiatives to ban junk food from food stamp programs, the implications for low-income families are significant. Discover how these changes could reshape access to nutrition and what it means for America’s health.

’Not about limiting choice’: Idaho seeks to ban some purchases with food stamps

BOISE – Idaho residents on food stamps may soon no longer be able to use the grocery-purchasing assistance to buy soft drinks or candy.

MAHA: More States Increase Tighter Measures on Food Stamps

President Trump’s administration is banning junk food and sugary drinks from SNAP. And that is growing from state to state!

💥AG SEC: We’re Removing Junk Food & Sugary Drinks From Food Stamp Eligibility

House Passes Legislation Prohibiting Purchase of Soda With SNAP Benefits

The execution of the bill is dependent on receiving a waiver from the USDA. 

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