‘There’s a better way’: Lowcountry groups concerned over SNAP restrictions

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – If you are part of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household, there could be a restriction on buying candy, energy drinks, soft drinks and other sweetened drinks.

A Department of Social Services report says there were over 270,000 South Carolina households that used SNAP benefits in August.

Some organizations in the Lowcountry are now concerned with community impacts following an executive order made by Gov. Henry McMaster to make changes to what you can buy with SNAP benefits…

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