Some states set to impose SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods

Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary ...
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Bans on using SNAP funds for soda, candy and other foods take effect in some states Jan. 1

Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact new waivers prohibiting purchase ...

Indiana's soda and candy ban for SNAP recipients starts Jan. 1. What to know

Gov. Mike Braun first announced these planned changes alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earlier in 2025. The new SNAP rules ...

Indiana SNAP restrictions on candy, sugary drinks take effect on Jan. 1

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Indiana SNAP beneficiaries will face new restrictions on candy and sugary drinks starting Thursday ...

Soda, candy cut for Florida SNAP users in 2026. What's changing and when

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

Soda, candy cut for many SNAP users starting Jan. 1. What states are affected?

At least 18 states will implement changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the new year. Five of ...

SNAP restrictions on soda, candy, and more are coming in 2026 — 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.

5 states to see big changes to SNAP food benefits starting Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, several states will begin new rules for SNAP benefits, including limits on buying sugary drinks and candy with food assistance.