Junk food waivers have been approved in nearly half of all U.S. states, with three implementing changes in April.
President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act expanded work requirements for receiving SNAP benefits. Implementation of these changes varied by state and county, with some places starting on Sunday.
Anyone requesting replacement SNAP benefits must submit the paperwork to TDHS within 10 days of experiencing the food loss.
The changes in four states mean certain sugary items will no longer be eligible for purchase using SNAP benefits.
Paz de Cristo, a Mesa community non-profit that works primarily with the homeless, is helping community members in need sign up for SNAP benefits.
The decision affects about 600,000 Coloradans who receive SNAP and is part of a broader national shift.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming join 18 other states in restricting what SNAP recipients can buy with benefits.
State records show that roughly 188,000 Kansans receive monthly SNAP benefits. Starting next year, Kansas will enforce new ...