Starting in 2026, 18 states will prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to buy soda, candy, and other junk food. See the full list of states and what this means for you.

Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia—discovered their SNAP cards no longer covered soda or candy. By December, 18 ...

Eighteen states will restrict what SNAP users can buy with their benefits in 2026, including soda, candy, and energy drinks.

New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes and tighter SNAP ...

Over the course of 2025, 18 states had waivers approved that block candy and/or soda products from SNAP. These are Arkansas, ...

The Republican megabill enacted in July will require most states to pay a share of SNAP food benefit costs — for many states, ...

The original intent of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was never to fund a lifetime of junk food.

Nevada is working on waivers to SNAP benefit rules to dump sugary drinks, energy drinks and candy that's 100% sugar. It's all ...

With food prices still high, some SNAP recipients worry the changes could strain already-tight budgets. However, dietitians ...

Beginning Feb. 18, SNAP benefits in Louisiana can no longer be used to buy candy, soft drinks or energy drinks. State leaders ...