SNAP BENEFITS COULD POSSIBLY RESTRICT IOWAN’S’ PURCHASES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND BEVERAGES.
GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS HAS SUBMITTED A FEDERAL WAIVER PROHIBITING FOOD-PRODUCING PLANTS AND SEEDS, SOFT DRINKS, CERTAIN GRANOLA BARS, AND CANDY THROUGH THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
THIS INCLUDES GUM AND CANDY-COATED ITEMS, FRUIT SNACKS AND SODA BEVERAGES.
THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AWAITS THE USDA’S DECISION ON THE SUBMITTED WAIVER.
