Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

States Ban Junk Food Purchases with SNAP Benefits

6/12/2025

25 5

Summary

Story summary

Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah have secured federal waivers to prohibit junk food purchases with SNAP benefits, a move championed by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to tackle America's health crisis. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders stressed the importance of promoting nutrition through SNAP, urging a shift away from funding unhealthy habits. Other states are following suit in this vital initiative.

1 of 1

Story summary

Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah have secured federal waivers to prohibit junk food purchases with SNAP benefits, a move championed by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to tackle America's health crisis. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders stressed the importance of promoting nutrition through SNAP, urging a shift away from funding unhealthy habits. Other states are following suit in this vital initiative.