The Trump administration updates SNAP rules to limit junk food purchases, promoting healthier eating and better use of ...

Recent changes in the SNAP program have led to new restrictions in six states, affecting millions of beneficiaries. These ...

The new waivers will restrict the purchase of so-called "junk food" with SNAP funds in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, ...

Restrictions on benefits also vary by state, adding to the confusion for the food industry. Some states are only banning ...

The SNAP Next Step Program is in place in the state, but it’s not mandatory. Also, a new 2025 waiver will effectively prohibit the purchase of soda and energy drinks with SNAP benefits.

Starting in 2026, West Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas will join a growing list of states — like ...

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he is "very open" to the idea of requesting a federal waiver to prevent SNAP benefits from being used to purchase items like candy and soda in Virginia.

Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is moving to limit what SNAP benefits can buy, banning candy and soda purchases with EBT cards. The governor is making the announcement, sharing on X, ...

Florida shoppers who rely on SNAP to help buy their groceries will soon have fewer options for what those benefits cover.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) recipients in Florida and a dozen other states will be facing more restrictions on what they can purchase starting next year.

Starting April 1, 2026, Texans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will no longer be ...

SNAP recipients will not be allowed to use benefits to purchase candy, drinks containing artificial sweeteners, or drinks ...