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Coverage dated November 2, 2026 to November 3, 2026

Certain unhealthy foods removed from South Carolina SNAP benefits

Headline from WCBD News 2

Changes to what South Carolina SNAP recipients can purchase with their benefits went into effect Sunday.

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  1. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    SC SNAP recipients can no longer buy candy, sugary drinks (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — South Carolina families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can no longer use those funds to purchase candy and certain sugary beverages under a new statewide initiative that took effect Sunday.

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    South Carolina SNAP recipients can no longer buy candy, sugary drinks (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can no longer use those funds to purchase candy and certain sugary beverages under a new statewide initiative that took effect Sunday.

  3. WRIC Richmond

    SNAP beneficiaries can no longer purchase soda and some other drinks with benefits (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    WRIC Richmond's feed description

    Beginning on Sunday, Nov. 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries could no longer purchase sodas or carbonated energy drinks with their benefits.

  4. WCBD News 2

    Certain unhealthy foods removed from South Carolina SNAP benefits (opens WCBD News 2)

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    WCBD News 2's feed description

    Changes to what South Carolina SNAP recipients can purchase with their benefits went into effect Sunday.

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