6 more states ban using SNAP for soda and candy as list grows to 18

SNAP food-choice waivers, or SNAP Food Restriction waivers, allow states to restrict beneficiaries from using benefits to ...

SNAP Benefits: What To Expect in 2026

A total of 18 states will be banning junk food and/or drink purchases using SNAP benefits in 2026. These states are Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, ...

18 states will limit junk food from SNAP benefits next year

(Gray News) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved waivers for 18 states that ban the use of SNAP benefits to buy ...
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SNAP Benefits Update: 9 States Could Face New Restrictions

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has introduced legislation aimed at changing how some recipients use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy prepared meals. SNAP currently serves more ...
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SNAP is now a key part of Democrats’ campaign messaging

Republicans expanded SNAP work requirements, tightened eligibility, and shifted more administrative costs to the states.

Here’s which Tennessee county has the highest percentage of households using SNAP, see where your county ranks

Amid the continued changes with SNAP benefits, WSMV4 Investigates took a look at Census data to see where in the state people ...
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Indiana to ban buying sugary drinks, candy with SNAP benefits starting Jan. 1

Changes are coming to how Indiana residents can use their SNAP benefits starting in the new year.Starting Jan. 1, those who ...

AG Mayes warns SNAP sugar bans would hurt low-income families, vows to fight federal data demands

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Thursday that proposals to bar people from using SNAP benefits to buy sugary foods ...
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West Virginia’s SNAP soda ban takes effect Jan. 1

Beginning New Year’s Day of 2026, West Virginian residents who rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...

Dallas Zoo introduces ‘Zoo For All' program for families using SNAP, WIC

The Dallas Zoo says it has a new program to make family-level zoo memberships more affordable and accessible across North Texas. Starting Dec. 9, families who participate in Texas' Supplemental ...