Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

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A U.S. federal judge ruled that the government cannot restrict SNAP benefits from being used to purchase candy, soda, and other sugary drinks, allowing recipients greater freedom in food choices under the largest food aid program.

The federal government can't block benefits from the nation's largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda, and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.