Reynolds says in an effort to save money, lawmakers are in talks to remove soda and candy from the benefits. In turn, Reynolds says this would also hopefully improve health and lower what the state ...

States will pay a larger share of the food assistance program that served an average of 752,000 Alabamians last year.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues to provide vital assistance to millions of Americans who need ...

By Chris Sanders The U.S. House voted Thursday, July 2, for final passage of a budget bill that will make basic needs like ...

In the summer of 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will continue to provide vital food assistance to millions of Americans. Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA ...

Cuts to food assistance would also affect eligibility for free school meals Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ...

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.

He said that’s why the state should remove candy and soda from the list of items that can be bought using SNAP benefits. His bill would require the Department of Human Resources to sign a waiver with ...

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.

An Alabama state senator wants to pass a state law to tighten up what people can buy through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan, the food assistance program formerly known as food stamps.