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Zone board hears state SNAP waiver could curb purchases of candy, soft drinks and marshmallows if FNS approves
Summary
Board members were briefed that the state submitted a SNAP waiver in October to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service that would restrict purchases such as candy, confectionaries, soft drinks and some baking ingredients; if accepted it would be implemented in July and could affect families and small grocers.
The CAS Human Service Zone board was told the state SNAP team submitted a waiver in October to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) that, if approved, would limit allowable SNAP purchases in the state.
The chair (name not stated) described the waiver, saying it would prohibit buying items such as candy, confectionaries, baking ingredients, chocolate, candy‑coated nuts,…
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