Montana seeks to restrict SNAP purchases of soda, candy, junk food

Montana could see changes to SNAP benefits soon after Gov. Greg Gianforte asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a waiver that would restrict SNAP purchases of soft drinks, junk food and candy.
NBC Montana

Waiver submitted to restrict unhealthy food, SNAP benefits

A waiver to restrict purchases in Montana's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was submitted to the U.S. Agriculture ...

Billionaire Mark Cuban Says He'd 'Absolutely' Push For More SNAP Benefits If Limits On Junk Food Increased — 'Food Is Medicine'

There's a simple question at the center of a complicated policy fight: if healthier food costs more, who covers the gap? That ...

Almost half a million Americans avoid SNAP benefits junk food ban—for now

While Minnesota’s effort has stalled, other states have successfully secured approval to impose limits on "junk food." ...

SNAP recipients sue USDA over junk food ban, food restrictions

SNAP recipients sue USDA over new restrictions banning junk food purchases. Taylor Riggs and Steve Forbes discuss if taxpayer ...
Black Enterprise

SNAP Ban On Candy, Soda, And ‘Junk Foods’ Goes Into Effect Jan. 1

The first five state bans will impact about 1.4 million people. The New Year is bringing new restrictions and bans for Americans living in five states who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...