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SC SNAP recipients can no longer buy candy, sugary drinks

Liam Torres
Liam Torres
Liam Torres
Sports Reporter · Savannah, GA

Liam Torres has been covering local sports for over 8 years, bringing insights from his time reporting for WSAV and the Hilton Head Island Packet. He graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Communications, and he is known for his in-depth analysis of high school football and collegiate athletics in the region.

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Sports Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM · 1 min read
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SC SNAP recipients can no longer buy candy, sugary drinks — Savannah Health news

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can no longer use those funds to purchase candy and certain sugary beverages under a new statewide initiative that took effect Sunday. The program, known as Healthy Food SC, removes candy, energy drinks, regular soda and other sweetened beverages from the [...]

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