Indiana residents who rely on food stamps might be in for a surprise as the new year begins. Most candy and sugary drinks will no longer be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits starting Jan. 1.
The new restrictions on candy and sugary drinks are something retailers and shoppers said they didn’t ask for.
“It’s going to cause a lot of confusion, potentially long lines,” said Omar Musleh, manager of Fresh County Market in Gary. “I could definitely already tell by the feedback that we’re receiving that a lot of people are unhappy with it.”…