It’s official. Come January, residents in Idaho, Arkansas and Utah who are on food stamps will no longer be able to use the grocery-purchasing assistance to buy soft drinks or candy.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has approved Idaho’s request to implement House Bill 109, removing soft drinks, candy, and energy drinks from the list of ...

State health officials in May sought approval from the federal government to implement House Bill 109, which restricts the ...

Families relying on SNAP benefits may need to adjust their shopping habits as new changes aim to improve public health and ...

“SNAP is about helping families in need get healthy food into their diets, but there’s nothing nutritious about the junk we’re removing with today’s waiver,” the statement added. SNAP is a federal ...

NEBRASKA — Following a significant move in Nebraska, Idaho ... SNAP is about helping families in need get healthy food into their diets, but there’s nothing nutritious about the junk we ...

Colorado joins Arkansas, Idaho ... won't restrict food items, and would allow participants -- many of whom can't access a kitchen -- to purchase prepared foods. McClurg said SNAP participants eat the ...

IDAHO, USA — Idaho Gov ... the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases. House Bill 109 is focusing on promoting healthier food options within SNAP purchases, also known ...

BOISE, Idaho — Back in April ... If accepted, the USDA will change which food categories will be allowable under SNAP. USDA data indicates that junk foods account for nearly 20% of SNAP purchases.

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI ... for approval to restrict the purchase of junk food using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly known as food stamps.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asking the US Department of Agriculture to grant the state a waiver to prevent people from using SNAP benefits to buy junk food and sweetened beverages. SNAP is a ...