US Government Bans Food Stamps for Soda
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Politics
March 29, 2025 07:00
washington - New US government policy restricts food stamp use for soda purchases, affecting low-income households. Learn more on telegraaf.nl.
US Government Policy Change
Low-income Americans can no longer use food stamps to buy soda, impacting soda industry stocks.
Government Program Details:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Provides low-income households with a payment card
- Allows purchase of fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy
Washington announced the decision following West Virginia's request to prevent food stamp recipients from buying Coca-Cola and Pepsi.