May 27, 2026
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Missouri cut aid for fruit and vegetable purchases, after pushing SNAP junk food ban

Missouri lawmakers passed a state budget that zeroes out funding for Double Up Food Bucks, which helps low-income families use SNAP to afford more fresh produce. It comes after Republican legislators pushed to limit SNAP purchases of candy and sugary drinks in order to improve nutrition.

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