Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces New Waivers Banning the Use of SNAP Benefits for Unhealthy Food

(via Twitter)

EXCERPT:

ROLLINS: “Since my confirmation, our department has encouraged states to think differently and creatively about how to solve the many health issues facing Americans. One way is by not allowing taxpayer-funded benefits to be used to purchase unhealthy items like soda, candy and other junk food. The number 1 purchase by SNAP recipients is sugary drinks. SNAP is a supplemental nutrition program meant to provide health food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being. That is the stated purpose of the SNAP program. The law states it, and President Trump’s USDA plans to deliver on it alongside our partners at HHS. So, today I’m proud to sign 6 more waivers for Florida, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Colorado.”