COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The SC Department of Social Services announced the Healthy Food SC pilot program will begin this Sunday, November 1. It’s a two-year initiative designed to help households receiving SNAP benefits make healthier food choices. It excludes candy, energy drinks, soft drinks , and sweetened drinks from the list of eligible items able to be purchased with SNAP benefits. However, diet and zero sugar soft drinks will remain eligible to buy with SNAP benefits. Categories: Local News, State Tags: Department of Social Services, Food Stamps, SC food snaps, SNAP, SNAP benefits, South Carolina Department of Social Services ...read more read less