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Should sugary treats like jelly beans be off-limits for SNAP (food stamp) recipients, as proposed in a new Senate bill that ...
U.S. food banks, which helped feed an estimated 50 million people in 2023, are staring down the barrel of SNAP benefit changes.
Braun signed executive orders impacting SNAP benefits in Indiana as part of a "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative announced with RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz.
The state of Indiana has a very narrow definition of candy, which is used in Gov. Mike Braun's executive order. That exempts ...
CPG brands are being asked to juggle public health initiatives, inflation-driven consumer shifts and a legal landscape that ...
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" ...
Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but ...
The advocacy organization Kansas Appleseed is marking the HOPE Act's 10th anniversary by calling attention to food insecurity ...
Food stamps help more than 3 million Texans put food on the table. But proposed federal cuts—and new rules—could change that.
Kansas Appleseed says 10th anniversary of the HOPE Act is an opportune moment to reflect on food insecurity and a policy ...
Gov. Mike Braun signed nine executive orders to address key health issues in Indiana, including nutrition and Medicaid reform ...
From groceries to local businesses, the effects of federal SNAP cuts could hit hard in Louisiana—especially for the 830,000+ ...