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SNAP Candy Case: Judge Rules in Favor
A federal judge ruled that the government cannot block Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from being used to purchase candy and sugary drinks. This decision affects the nation's largest food aid program.
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The federal government can't block benefits from the nation's largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda, and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.
2026-06-23 17:50 UTC