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But, Alabama Arise said SNAP recipients already have stigmas around their own food insecurity. LaTrell Clifford Wood, hunger policy advocate, said some 750,000 Alabamians are in the program.

Sen. Orr said that candy is fueling health problems for some Alabamians. He said that’s why the state should remove candy and soda from the list of items that can be bought using SNAP benefits.

Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he's drafting a bill that would keep SNAP recipients from buying candy. He said it's about the health of our state, but others largely disagree.