West Virginia Retailers Told to Allow People to Purchase Soda with SNAP Benefits - The Mexico Ledger

West Virginia retailers told to allow people to purchase soda with SNAP benefits - The Mexico Ledger

After a federal judge struck down West Virginia’s SNAP soda ban last month, some stores are now allowing customers to use SNAP benefits to purchase sodas like Mountain Dew, shown at Kroger in South Charleston, West Virginia on Dec. 20, 2025. (Photo by Leann Ray/West Virginia Watch)In light of a federal court decision last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has directed retailers in West Virginia that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistan…

West Virginia retailers told to allow people to purchase soda with SNAP benefits

After a federal judge struck down West Virginia’s SNAP soda ban last month, some stores are now allowing customers to use SNAP benefits to purchase sodas like Mountain Dew, shown at Kroger in South Charleston, West Virginia on Dec. 20, 2025. (Photo by Leann Ray/West Virginia Watch)In light of a federal court decision last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has directed retailers in West Virginia that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistan…

Federal Judge Strikes Down West Virginia SNAP Food Restriction Waiver

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – A federal judge has struck down the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s approval of West Virginia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food restriction waiver, ruling the agency exceeded its legal authority. The decision, issued June 22 by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, also vacates similar SNAP waiver approvals granted to Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, and Tennessee. Judge Amy Berman Jack…

West Virginia retailers told to allow people to purchase soda with SNAP benefits - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

After a federal judge struck down West Virginia’s SNAP soda ban last month, some stores are now allowing customers to use SNAP benefits to purchase sodas like Mountain Dew, shown at Kroger in South Charleston, West Virginia on Dec. 20, 2025. (Photo by Leann Ray/West Virginia Watch)In light of a federal court decision last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has directed retailers in West Virginia that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistan…