On the first day of the new year, check out counters in West Virginia, Utah, Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska were the vanguard of ...

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chicagoans who rely on SNAP may be hearing mixed messages about benefit disruptions and upcoming rule changes. Here’s what’s ...

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

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