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.

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 ...
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Sugary drinks, candy, rotisserie chicken: How Nevada wants to change SNAP rules

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

Once a week, a single mother and her two young children sit around a table to play a board game. Between turns, the three of them bite into a candy bar and sip a can of soda. The mother, who is on ...

SNAP ban on candy, sugary drinks starts in February in Louisiana

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

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy ...

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 ...

'Get them before the end of the year' | Indiana SNAP ban on sugary drinks, candy takes effect New Year's Day

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — In less than a week, Indiana's ban on using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy sugary drinks and candy will take effect. It's on the mind of ...

Indiana's SNAP ban on candy, sugary drinks begins Jan. 1. Here's what to know.

Indiana residents who rely on food stamps might be in for a surprise as the new year begins. Most candy and sugary drinks ...