The USDA granted more than 20 states waivers to impose new restrictions on what kinds of foods people can purchase using ...

Ohioans won't be allowed to use SNAP benefits to buy pop or other sugary carbonated drinks, the DeWine administration announced.

Erika D. Smith is a politics and policy columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. She is a former Los Angeles Times columnist and Sacramento Bee editorial board member. During this fall’s government shutdown, ...

SNAP purchases of soda, candy, and energy drinks, with rules varying by state and rollout dates causing confusion.

The change begins on April 1.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Food stamp recipients in five states sue the Agriculture Department over SNAP restrictions that bar the purchase of sugary drinks, ...

Most retirees using SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits stick to obvious purchases like bread, milk and eggs. But the program covers way more than basic staples, and knowing what ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — In a neighborhood slated for redevelopment, 10 On Your Side met with residents who say the government shutdown made their hardships even harder. Aishea Johnson said she received ...

Should federal food assistance pay for a Big Mac? Arizona is one of several states that allow it for qualified individuals, but a group of lawmakers wants to make sure no taxpayer dollars are spent at ...