It's unnecessary and purposefully cruel to police food purchases like this; when I was a cake decorator we had tons of people pay for their kids' birthday cakes with EBT and SNAP and it's safe to assume that it's the only way some kids will ever get a birthday cake.
Stop attacking the poor, ffs
Missouri is postponing its plan to prohibit the use of federal food aid to purchase candy, prepared desserts and sugary drinks until Feb. 15, 2027, after grocers warned they needed clearer guidance to enforce the new restrictions at the checkout. #moleg #mogov
The Missouri Department of Social Services is delaying its plan to bar the use of SNAP to buy sugary foods and drinks until February 2027.
