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‘Trial and error’: Texas community organizations, retailers prepare as state implements new snap ban | Houston Public Media

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A sign outside Walmart that reads 'Update SNAP benefits: Starting April 1, there will be changes to SNAP eligible items in Texas.'

A sign outside Walmart that reads “SNAP benefits update: Starting April 1, there will be changes to SNAP-eligible items in Texas.” (Nadya Faulx | MONKEY) Texas retailers and nonprofits have spent months preparing for new restrictions on major food assistance programs that will go into effect this week – changes that could affect 3.5 million … Read more

‘Trial and error’: Texas community organizations, retailers prepare as state implements new SNAP ban

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The "Your Texas Advantage" our website "learn" tab has an informational banner under the logo / page header that reads "SNAP Purchase Restrictions: Effective April 1, SNAP recipients cannot purchase candy and sweetened beverages in Texas with their Lone Star Card. Learn more here. SNAP recipients: Tell us how the SNAP food restrictions will affect your family in this survey."

Texas retailers and nonprofits have spent months preparing for new restrictions on major food assistance programs that will go into effect this week – changes that could affect 3.5 million Texans. People using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits will be prohibited from buying “candy or sugary drinks” starting Wednesday. While the state has … Read more