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.
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SNAP benefits update: 9 states could face new restrictions

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has introduced legislation aimed at changing how some recipients use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy prepared meals. SNAP currently serves more than 42 million low- and no-income Americans nationwide.
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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 can purchase starting April 1, 2026, when a state-approved change takes effect,
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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, when food banks faced lines circling the block ...
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Here’s which Tennessee county has the highest percentage of households using SNAP. See where your county ranks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week more changes to SNAP benefits in six states, including Tennessee. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins signed waivers to remove coverage for certain “unhealthy” foods from SNAP ...