Lawmakers have announced changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Florida.Officials removed certain items to promote healthier eating and align the program with its goal of providing access to a more nutritious diet. They said the changes aim to “better align” with SNAP’s intended purpose of “providing low-income households access to a more nutritious diet.” What is changing Under the new guidelines, SNAP benefits can no longer be used to purchase: SodaEnergy drinksCandyUltra-processed prepared dessertsWhat is allowedStandard fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and most items that make up a typical meal will still be eligible for purchase. Sports drinks like Gatorade, coffee, tea, granola bars, breakfast pastries and freshly prepared baked goods are also still allowed.For more details, click here.
Florida —
Lawmakers have announced changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Florida.
Officials removed certain items to promote healthier eating and align the program with its goal of providing access to a more nutritious diet.
They said the changes aim to “better align” with SNAP’s intended purpose of “providing low-income households access to a more nutritious diet.”
What is changing
Under the new guidelines, SNAP benefits can no longer be used to purchase:
SodaEnergy drinksCandyUltra-processed prepared desserts
What is allowed
Standard fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and most items that make up a typical meal will still be eligible for purchase.
Sports drinks like Gatorade, coffee, tea, granola bars, breakfast pastries and freshly prepared baked goods are also still allowed.
For more details, click here.