Some governors fight to end ‘taxpayer-funded junk food,’ critics push back

Let Them Eat Donuts: What Shall We Do About UPF and Other 'Dangerous' Foods?

Opinions regarding “safe” and unsafe foods vacillate more than hem-length fashion. While we disregard emerging data, fail to conduct sound research, and bury science at odds with popular and political platforms, blaming the “food victim” by denying medical benefits for allegedly food-related diseases – the latest proposal – doesn’t seem the most prudent course to safeguard American health.

Some governors fight to end ‘taxpayer-funded junk food,’ critics push back

(The Center Square) – A battle is brewing nationwide over whether recipients of SNAP benefits, also known as "food stamps," should be allowed to purchase soda and candy with their government food assistance.

Governors fight to end ‘taxpayer-funded junk food,’ critics push back

(The Center Square) – A battle is brewing nationwide over whether recipients of SNAP benefits, previously known as "food stamps," should be allowed to purchase soda and candy with their government food assistance.

Food Research and Action Center releases state-by-state data on impact of SNAP benefits

The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) released a fact sheet in March looking at the impact of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in North Carolina. The release is part of FRAC’s state-by-state analysis of the impacts of SNAP benefits.  According to an accompanying press release, most SNAP participants in the U.S.… The post Food Research and Action Center releases state-by-state data on impact of SNAP benefits appea…

By ensuring that more and more schools comply with the guidelines of not selling "scrap" food, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP), Mario Delgado, warned that they will not take a step back with that measure. "We see that the guidelines of eradicating junk food inside schools are being complied with. So there will be no step back in these actions first because the law is not negotiated," he said. He recalled that according to the General Edu…

Some Governors Fight to End ‘Taxpayer-Funded Junk Food,’ Critics Push Back

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A battle is brewing nationwide over whether recipients of SNAP benefits, also known as “food stamps,” should be allowed to purchase soda and candy with their government food assistance. Critics of the new push to ban soda and candy purchases under SNAP say it unfairly targets lower income families, limits consumer choice and won’t result in better health outcomes. Governors in four states are asking the federal government for …