South Carolina SNAP recipients can no longer buy candy, sugary drinks

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can no longer use those funds to purchase candy and certain sugary beverages under a new statewide initiative that took effect Sunday. The program, known as Healthy Food SC, removes candy, energy drinks, regular soda and other sweetened beverages from the [...]

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