Starting Sunday, November 1, South Carolina SNAP recipients can no longer use benefits to buy candy, energy drinks, soft drinks and other sweetened beverages, under a USDA-approved waiver the state calls Healthy Food SC. Diet and zero-sugar soft drinks remain eligible, and all South Carolina SNAP-approved retailers participate.
Why this matters here
In June, SNAP covered 235,235 South Carolina households and nearly $90 million in benefits, so any corner store, convenience store or small grocer that accepts SNAP will see this at the register this week. Staff need to know what rings up and what does not before the questions start.
First reported by wtoc.com.
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