GiveDirectly got $50 gift cards out to SNAP recipients during last month’s shutdown through a new approach to cash assistance ...

Starting April 1, 2026, SNAP benefits will no longer be eligible for purchasing candy and sugary drinks. See the full list of ...

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, several states will begin new rules for SNAP benefits, including limits on buying sugary drinks and candy with food assistance.

The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally ...

New Year’s Eve . In the coming hours, countries around the world will ring in 2026 with dazzling fireworks and grand celebrations. US authorities have said they are taki ...

Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition ...

A new state law taking effect Jan. 1 will bar the use of EBT cards to buy sugary foods such as soda and candy and will restrict purchases of some prepared foods. Granola bars may qualify for purchase ...

The move is part of a broader effort led by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to ...