No Soda or Junk Food With SNAP Card?

RFK Jr. Proposes Soda Ban for SNAP in Multiple States

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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is advocating for a ban on using SNAP benefits to purchase soda and other sugary drinks in several states including West Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. This policy has sparked a debate on whether such restrictions promote healthier lifestyles or unfairly restrict the choices of low-income families. Critics argue it represents an overreach into personal freedoms, while supporters highlight health benefits and fiscal responsibility.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes to completely ban Sodas from food stamps.

"If you want a sugary soda, the taxpayers should not pay for it." pic.twitter.com/DN3ArkOSgd
— Remarks (@remarks) August 4, 2025