SNAP restrictions on soda, candy, and more are coming in 2026 and beyond — here's what's changing by state

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

Proposed ban on using SNAP benefits for junk food hits a snag

A state Senate committee endorsed Wednesday turning a proposed ban on residents using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy sugared soft drinks and candy over to a ...

Ohio to ban using SNAP benefits to buy soda, sugary drinks

Ohioans won't be allowed to use SNAP benefits to buy pop or other sugary carbonated drinks, the DeWine administration ...
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SNAP benefits can now be used in more places than many people realize

Today, many beneficiaries can use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards not only at physical supermarkets but also through selected online grocery services. This shift is reshaping how ...

Kansas SNAP recipients won’t be able to buy candy, soda with benefits for long

State records show that roughly 188,000 Kansans receive monthly SNAP benefits. Starting next year, Kansas will enforce new ...
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New SNAP purchase restrictions begin April 1 in Texas: What you won’t be able to buy

Millions of Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see new restrictions on what they ...
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Using SNAP as Leverage Was a Bad Idea the First Time

Erika D. Smith is a politics and policy columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. She is a former Los Angeles Times columnist and Sacramento Bee editorial board member. During this fall’s government shutdown, ...