A recent court decision has implications for those receiving food aid. A judge has made a ruling regarding the use of benefits from the largest food aid program in the US. The ruling states that the government cannot prevent individuals enrolled in this program from using their benefits to purchase certain items.

Specifically, it has been decided that benefits can be used to buy candy and sugary drinks. Further details about this decision can be found through ABC7 News, a local news source in the San Francisco area.