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Sen. Ben Ray Luján says federal cuts to national programs, like SNAP, could be felt across schools as soon as Thursday.
Six more states received waivers this week from the Trump administration to ban soda and candy purchases from public food assistance programs.
Starting next year, Texomans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will be unable to purchase candy ...
Kennedy joined U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on ...
Due to the funding running out at the end of September, FoodWIse announced last month that they have begun winding down their operations and issued layoff notices for their 92 employees statewide.
A growing number of states are altering how SNAP benefits are used, sparking nationwide discussion on nutrition, policy, and food access.
Clients of a government food program will soon have to scratch certain items off their grocery list. State leaders sought and ...
Florida is among a few states that have narrowed their list of food eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs ...
Over the last six months, there have been several policy changes affecting children's nutrition benefits, vaccine mandates, ...
Rather, these state waivers promote healthier options for families in need,” said Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. “For years, SNAP has used taxpayer dollars to fund soda and candy—products ...
USDA and HHS sign six new state waivers to eliminate junk food from SNAP purchases Waivers take effect in 2026 across Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Wes ...