Removal of sugary snacks and drinks from SC grocery benefits delayed after court order

South Carolina wasn't among five states under a federal court order to halt changes, but the USDA asked for a delay.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 1,068

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — South Carolinians who use grocery assistance can continue to buy candy, sodas and other sugary drinks until at least November following a federal court decision voiding the program in other states.

At Gov. Henry McMaster’s direction, the state submitted a proposal last year to remove certain items considered unhealthy from the list of food and drinks people could buy using aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food …

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