Utah SNAP recipients prohibited from soda purchases starting in 2026
Starting Thursday, Utah residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will no longer be able to use those funds to buy soft drinks in the state. Utah residents who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will no longer be able to use their funds to purchase soft drinks starting in 2026. The change follows a bill passed by the state legislature and a waiver received by the U.S. Agriculture Secretary and the Health and Human Services Secretary. The ban was supported by Rep. Kristen Chevrier, who argued that it would encourage people seeking food assistance to make healthier choices.
Pubblicato : 6 mesi fa di Michael Martin in Politics
SALT LAKE CITY — Starting Thursday, Utah residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will no longer be able to use those funds to buy soft drinks in the state.
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