Changes made at the federal level to the food assistance program will cost millions in the coming years and make management ...

Louisiana recently changed rules around what people with SNAP can purchase, nixing soft drinks, energy drinks and candy.

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SNAP participants in Louisiana will no longer be able to buy certain food items using benefits starting today.

The state placed a temporary ban on buying certain energy drinks, candy and soda with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, sometimes referred to as food stamps.

The move aligns with broader efforts to promote Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative.

Those using SNAP in Louisiana won't be able to purchase candy, soda or energy drinks with their benefits.

Louisiana SNAP recipients can no longer use food stamps to buy soda, candy and energy drinks under new restrictions as state embraces MAHA movement.

If you receive SNAP benefits, Louisiana’s new restriction means you can no longer use your card to buy certain non-nutritious foods. Here's what to know.

Louisianans who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can no longer use benefits to ...