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.

Eighteen states will restrict what SNAP users can buy with their benefits in 2026, including soda, candy, and energy drinks.

New rules taking effect Thursday limit the foods SNAP recipients can buy in five states, including soda and candy. The ...

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

New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes and tighter SNAP ...

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

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

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