Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition ...

Millions of Americans receiving SNAP benefits will no longer be able to use the funds to buy items like soda and candy. What about in Illinois?

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy ...

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on an ...

Facing a deadline to recertify SNAP recipients in four counties or lose funding, the state hopes to beat the USDA in court.

Starting in 2026, 18 states will prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to buy soda, candy, and other junk food. See the full list of states and what this means for you.

The Republican megabill enacted in July will require most states to pay a share of SNAP food benefit costs — for many states, ...

SNAP-Ed, the country’s largest nutrition education program, was eliminated last fall. States are starting to feel the impact.

Payments through SNAP, the federal food assistance program, have been delayed during the government shutdown, but program cuts in this summer’s budget bill already put vulnerable families at long-term ...

Payments through SNAP, the federal food assistance program, have been delayed during the government shutdown, but program cuts in this summer's budget bill already put vulnerable families at long-term ...

Beginning in fiscal year 2027, which will be the subject of the Iowa Legislature's budget discussions this year, Iowa will ...

Beginning Feb. 18, SNAP benefits in Louisiana can no longer be used to buy candy, soft drinks or energy drinks. State leaders ...