West Virginia’s plan to stop Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from being used to purchase soda will cost ...

The removal of soda from West Virginia's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin at the start of the new year.

In July, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance to states to move ahead with implementing ...

Waivers have already been approved in a dozen states ban unhealthy foods from being bought using SNAP benefits.

Federal officials have officially signed off on West Virginia’s request to end subsidies for sugary drinks for the program ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is calling on SNAP agencies across the country to release personal information about those who are in the program.Almost two ...

In West Virginia, 22 organizations signed onto a letter to the governor, saying the data collections amounts to federal ...

CHARLESTON — Federal officials have officially signed off on West Virginia’s request to end subsidies for sugary drinks for ...

SNAP eligibility is based on household size, income, assets and some household expenses. According to the West Virginia DHHR, most people must pass a gross income test and net income test; however ...

Under the state’s waiver application, the drinks meant to be removed from eligibility for purchase through SNAP include ...

The West Virginia Department of Human Services will seek public input next year on its move to ban the purchase of soft ...

To apply for SNAP in West Virginia, visit the DHHR’s WV PATH system. You can also print out a SNAP application and submit the completed form to your DHHR county office.