SNAP food-choice waivers, or SNAP Food Restriction waivers, allow states to restrict beneficiaries from using benefits to purchase “non-nutritious items like soda or candy.” The six newest states ...

New state-level restrictions on what SNAP benefits can buy are set to begin in 2026, with some states banning items like soda ...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia residents will no longer be able to use SNAP benefits to purchase soda starting ...

INDIANA SNAP RECIPIENTS WILL SEE SOME CHANGES IN THE NEW YEAR. STARTING JANUARY 1ST, YOU’LL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO BUY ANY ...

At the start of the new year, Utahns will no longer be able to use SNAP benefits to buy soft drinks.A new law passed by the ...

Republicans expanded SNAP work requirements, tightened eligibility, and shifted more administrative costs to the states.

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 ...

Oklahoma delayed a SNAP ban on candy and soft drinks to February 2026 as officials seek clarity on restrictions and more time for retailers.

The Trump administration has demanded that states turn over data on individual SNAP recipients including Social Security numbers, dates of birth and immigration status as part of its effort to root ...

Thousands of low-income families across Missouri who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could see a delay in their benefits. SNAP, also known as food stamps, is a federal ...