SNAP benefits—commonly known as "food stamps"—are administered nationwide to low- and no-income households that would otherwise struggle to afford groceries. In 2023, the program served an average of ...

Dieticians and SNAP beneficiaries are questioning whether a proposed ban on purchasing "junk" foods with SNAP benefits would ...

The Tennessee House is expected to discuss and possibly vote on a bill that would place limits on buying junk food using SNAP ...

candy and other items. Rep. Josh Breechan, an Oklahoma Republican, sponsored the Healthy SNAP Act. “If someone wants to buy junk food on their own dime, that’s up to them,” he said.

If the legislation succeeds, tens of thousands of beneficiaries could be affected. According to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, 130,900 Idaho residents collect monthly SNAP benefits.