Скачать или смотреть South Carolina SNAP food restrictions spark backlash from advocates

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCIV) — Fallout continues after Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order banning certain foods from being purchased with SNAP benefits. Anti-hunger organizations across South Carolina are speaking out against the new mandate, calling it counterproductive and harmful.

Omma-Salma Rahemtullah, Executive Director of FoodShare South Carolina, highlighted the difficult choices families face on a limited budget. "You can go to the grocery store and buy an extra-large cheese, frozen cheese pizza for five bucks, or you can get a head of broccoli and two oranges. What are you gonna buy to feed your family?" she said.

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