supplemental nutrition assistance program

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy to do

A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials. Robert F.

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Lawmakers push to ban junk food from SNAP benefits program

About 42 million people across the U.S. use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, every month. It helps low-income families pay for everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to chips and soda.

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States Target Use Of SNAP Benefits For Junk Food

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits help keep tens of millions of people across the country from going hungry. But Republicans across America have called for significant changes to be made to the SNAP program that could have a significant impact on what recipients can and cannot buy with their benefits.

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List of SNAP payments for the last week of February

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a crucial lifeline for many Americans, especially in Florida, ...

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Protesters call on LaHood to oppose Trump cuts to healthcare, food assistance

About 50 protesters gathered in Uptown Normal on Monday to speak against restrictions to Medicaid and other social services.

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Proposed SNAP Budget Cuts: Carbajal and Republicans React

House Republicans last week passed a proposed budget that would cut funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

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SNAP Benefits: Republican Reveals Plan for Government Program

House Agriculture Chair G.T. Thompson says no SNAP benefit cuts are expected, focusing instead on strengthening program ...

SNAP Benefits In Focus: Trump Admin Targets Biden's Food Assistance Policies

The Biden administration had increased benefits by updating the Thrifty Food Plan to reflect current food prices and dietary guidance, according to Newsweek. Republican lawmakers opposed the move, ...

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Taking Away People’s Health Coverage and Food Assistance Will Increase Hardship, Not Employment

One of the many destructive proposals congressional Republicans are considering in their budget process is taking health ...

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Focus at Four: Will proposed SNAP restrictions lead to healthier living in the Brazos Valley?

Brooke Rollins, the new agriculture secretary and Texas A&M Alumni, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have both been vocal about ...

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Utah lawmaker pushes to expand work requirements for SNAP assistance

The proposal, led by Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy in the House, would also establish similar work requirements for public housing.

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New cap limits popular N.H. food assistance program amid federal funding uncertainty

CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Food Bank has capped a food assistance program at $5 per transaction, citing its popularity ...

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Food assistance need grows 12% in Illinois since 2019

Nearly 2 million Illinoisans, with around half in Cook County, relied on federal food assistance in October 2024, marking a ...

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Food Stamps Changes Under Trump Admin? ‘Bad Food and Sugary Drinks’ May Face Restirctions, New USDA Chief Says

Food stamp recipients may soon face new restrictions under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Newly appointed U.S ...

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