Health

SNAP Candy Case: Judge Rules in Favor

Updated 2026-06-23 17:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

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.

Coverage timeline — 1 article
STAT News
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
Share: Twitter / X LinkedIn