California SB1134 aims to restrict CalFresh benefits from purchasing soft drinks, candy, and prepackaged desserts.
The SNAP to Thrive: Shop Nutritiously and Preventatively to Thrive Act seeks to improve public health by limiting the use of CalFresh benefits for certain food items. Specifically, the bill directs the State Department of Social Services to seek a federal waiver to prohibit CalFresh recipients from using their benefits to purchase soft drinks, candy, and prepackaged desserts. This initiative aims to encourage healthier food choices among CalFresh recipients.
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