Missouri HB1889 directs the Department of Social Services to seek a USDA waiver for SNAP to prioritize healthy food purchases.
Missouri HB1889 amends the state's social services law to instruct the Department of Social Services to apply for a waiver from the USDA. The waiver would allow the state to modify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to prioritize healthy food purchases. This includes encouraging the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, whole grains, and legumes, while discouraging highly processed foods. The waiver aims to support Missouri agriculture and improve nutritional outcomes for SNAP participants.
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