FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – A proposal that would ban most junk food from being SNAP-eligible is under consideration in Washington, D.C. and in Frankfort.
“The overall goal is to say that we recognize that these choices are not and do not provide good health outcomes,” said Rep. Matt Lockett (R-Nicholasville).
House Bill 279 seeks to exclude energy drinks, prepared desserts, such as cookies and candy, potato and corn chips and soft drinks from being purchased using SNAP benefits…