Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation's health. But the plan to block ...

Republican lawmakers push proposals to ban the purchase of junk foods, such as sodas, with SNAP benefits. Several bills have ...

Over 42 million people are registered for SNAP benefits, with nearly 25% of funds used to buy unhealthy food, such as cakes, ...

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal initiative aimed at providing essential food supplies to ...

Reynaldo Martinez, 32, admitted he obtained at least 40 SNAP electronic benefit transfer cards using stolen identities and ...

Removing soda from the list of foods eligible to buy on food stamps is a pillar of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.

Virginia's top social services leader says the state is taking "cutting-edge" measures to crack down on theft of food assistance benefits, a problem that has impacted thousands of vulnerable families.

The Texas Senate passed a bill restricting SNAP benefits from buying junk food like soda and candy. It now heads to the House ...

The state Department of Human Services said it has a 25% vacancy for eligibility workers and 50% for clerical staff at SNAP ...

Customers can pay for online orders via the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children ...

Proponents say taxpayer money shouldn't subsidize junk food. Critics say it could exacerbate hunger in places without easy ...

Iowa lawmakers voted Wednesday to appropriate money to a program that matches dollars provided by the Supplemental Nutrition ...