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States Continue Banning Soda, Candy Purchases Despite Court Ruling

  • Five months after a federal court ruled that the USDA exceeded its legal authority by approving state SNAP Food Restriction Waivers, more states are moving forward with the restrictions.
  • SNAP recipients in South Carolina can no longer buy most candy and soda under the new Health Food SC Project.
  • The new program excludes candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of eligible foods for SNAP purchase.
  • Despite the court ruling, states are continuing to implement these restrictions on SNAP benefits for sugary items.
  • The USDA's Food and Nutrition Service approved the South Carolina program.

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  1. South Carolina bans sugary items with SNAP

    SNAP recipients in South Carolina can no longer buy sugary items with SNAP benefits.

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    More states ban soda, candy despite court ruling

    Despite a federal court ruling, more states are implementing restrictions on SNAP purchases of soda and candy.

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