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.

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

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

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

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

Starting in 2026, Florida SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use federal assistance for certain "non-nutritious items ...

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