$500 million in SNAP funds is reportedly spent on fast food because of state program | Blaze Media

$500 million in SNAP funds is reportedly spent on fast food because of state program | Blaze Media: 

While fast food eats up millions in benefits, according to a previous report on SNAP spending, about 23% of the funds are redeemed on sugary drinks like soda and other snacks. In 2024, the federal government spent about $100 billion on SNAP, which means that about $23 billion was spent on sugary drinks and snacks. That includes about 10% on soda, which would represent about $10 billion worth of taxpayer funds.