The USDA has given Tennessee the go-ahead to ban SNAP recipients from using their benefits to buy certain “junk food.” The change will apply to highly processed foods and beverages, including soda, energy drinks, and candy.
Tennessee first requested the waiver in August. The ban will be in place for two years, beginning in July of next year.
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Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
