Qu estion : Will Hawaii move to restrict SNAP benefits from being used to buy soda or other junk food? Colorado did it and they are known to be healthy, like Hawaii.

Answer : Not at this point, according to the state Department of Human Services, which administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, which is budgeted through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

SNAP, funded by taxpayers, helps needy households put food on the table; about 11% of Hawaii residents received the aid in fiscal year 2024, delivered via Electronic Benefit Transfer debit cards used at grocery stores, farmers markets and other authorized outlets.

The Trump administration encourages states to seek waivers amending the definition of SNAP- eligible food products, to

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