Mike Ray knows the rules have changed on what families can purchase with SNAP benefits, so he can’t understand why the ...

Louisiana SNAP recipients can no longer buy soft drinks, candy or energy drinks with EBT cards under new waiver promoting ...

The move aligns with broader efforts to promote Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative.

The restrictions prohibit the purchase of specific sugar-laden items with Electronic Benefits Transfer cards.

Food banks have been affected by millions of dollars in SNAP benefits cuts, but fortunately, community members helped offer food assistance.

BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL-FM) - If you receive SNAP benefits in Louisiana, effective today (Feb. 18, 2026), you will no longer ...

Allegations of “rampant” food stamp fraud just crashed into the 2026 Massachusetts governor’s race. The GOP is on offense.

Five states have already implemented bans on soda and candy through federal food assistance programs, with more than a dozen ...

A 24-year-old St. Stephen woman is accused of fraudulently receiving SNAP benefits, which she allegedly swapped in exchange for drugs.

Major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, courtesy of President Donald Trump and his GOP-controlled Congress, have arrived across the nation. The reforms to the food assistance p ...

Before you apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, take a look at 16 important rules about signing up for ...

Starting8, Louisiana's SNAP program will ban sugary drinks and candy, aiming to steer recipients toward healthier food choices while still allowing fresh produce and meats.