They are trying to prohibit low-income individuals who are on food assistance from buying candy and soft drinks. It’s called the South Carolina SNAP Nutrition Integrity Act. 7 out of the 8 sponsors ...

Reducing spending on Medicaid and the food assistance program could batter state economies and lead to job cuts — including ...

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 68% of SNAP participants are in families with children. "Right now we have 581,600 people in South Carolina who benefit from SNAP in 2024 ...