Twelve states have now received federal approval for waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to restrict purchases of “non-nutritious” items such as soda, candy, and other ...

According to a 2024 study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), close to 42 million Americans utilized the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for access to nutrition aid.

Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia and Tennessee are joining 12 other states in adding waivers that will ...

H.R. 3841 - SNAP Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act, a bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to make certain multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligible for purchase with ...

Montana has submitted a waiver request to prohibit the purchase of soft drinks and candy using SNAP.