Government ❯Public Policy

Food Assistance Programs

SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Farm Bill Federal Funding Cuts Federal Funding

USDA Approves Junk Food Restrictions for SNAP in Six States

The policy intends to reduce chronic disease by removing soda, candy, processed snacks from SNAP purchases.

Nebraska’s SNAP Soda Ban Approved as Kansas Submits Waiver for Similar Restrictions

Nebraska Becomes First State to Ban Soda and Energy Drinks from SNAP

Arkansas and Indiana Submit SNAP Waivers to Restrict Soda and Candy Purchases

USDA Budget Cuts Deepen Food Bank Struggles as Hunger Rates Climb