Under federal law, SNAP benefits generally may be used for most foods and beverages intended for home consumption, but USDA places clear limits on certain items.
Joni Ernst: “Under federal law, SNAP benefits generally may be used for most foods and beverages intended for home consumption, but…”
On the recordJuly 31, 2026
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Discussing SNAP benefits and regulations.
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