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SNAP changes aim to curb junk food purchases, but critics say it's a non-issue

Gov. Henry McMaster has officially secured approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for his SNAP food choice waiver, ...
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SNAP Food Aid At Risk In Shutdown Has A Nearly Century Long History

Here’s what you need to know about the federal SNAP program, which provides food assistance to nearly one in eight Americans. It could go dark on Saturday. (Author’s note: Updated to reflect ...

Candy, soda and sweet tea restricted from food stamps in SC. When does it start?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Gov. Henry McMaster’s request to limit what can be purchased with federal food ...

SNAP was restored, but many indigenous Americans still struggle with food insecurity

During the government shutdown, disruptions in food aid rippled across reservations. Both residents and tribal officials had to make tough choices, and are still feeling the financial impacts.

Tougher SNAP eligibility is here: Who will lose food assistance?

The state Department of Children and Families, which administers SNAP in Florida, estimates 181,000 individuals will lose ...