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

A crucial development in SNAP benefits pertains to the expanded requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents, or ...

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.

Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition ...

Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary ...

Starting Jan. 1, taxable foods and beverages in Iowa will no longer be eligible under SNAP. This includes candy, soda and ...

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

New SNAP restrictions in 2026 ban soda, candy in 5 states. Critics call it confusing, stigmatizing, and ineffective at ...

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

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

SNAP recipients should take steps now to protect their benefits, as advocates warn changes will mean more people will go ...

The state was notified Dec. 19 that the USDA has approved Reynolds' request to align allowable SUN Bucks purchases with ...