Kim Reynolds: “20% of all SNAP dollars are spent on sweet drinks, desserts…”

“While the usda, as you heard, clearly states that the purpose of SNAP is to support the health and well being of low income families, the reality is often the opposite. As you heard, 20% of all SNAP dollars are spent on sweet drinks, desserts, salty snacks and sugar with sweetened beverages. the second highest purchase. And this truly isn't helping low income families. In fact, it's hurting them. And Iowans are seeing the impact of that.” (14:21–14:29)

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