'Confusing' new food restrictions come to Iowa's SNAP program in 2026

Beginning in fiscal year 2027, which will be the subject of the Iowa Legislature's budget discussions this year, Iowa will ...

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 ...

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

Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, ...

SNAP benefit map shows states with junk food bans in 2026

Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition ...
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Five states begin restricting SNAP purchases under new federal waivers

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

Utahns will be banned from using SNAP to buy soda starting Jan. 1

The changes come after a law passed this year to put restrictions on Utahns' benefits received from the Supplemental ...
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Five states begin SNAP soda and candy bans amid debate

We cannot continue a system that forces taxpayers to fund programs that make people sick and then pay a second time to treat ...

Work requirements expand for housing, SNAP and Medicaid

The Trump administration made work requirements for low-income people receiving government assistance a priority in 2025. The ...
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Oklahoma to restrict soft drinks and candy from SNAP purchases starting Feb 2026

Oklahoma will implement new restrictions on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, prohibiting the purchase of items such as soda and candy starting Feb. 15, 2026. Implementations ...