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2 more states look to ban junk food from SNAP benefits

Six More States Ban Junk Food From SNAP Benefits
Six more states have banned junk food purchases from being bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced.
Six New States Now Able to Ban Residents from Using Food Stamps to Buy Junk Food
The states were granted waivers from HHS to restrict the kinds of foods residents can purchase with SNAP benefits.
Junk food banned from SNAP benefits in 6 more states, a win for MAHA advocates
Six more states received waivers this week from the Trump administration to ban soda and candy purchases from public food assistance programs.
Trump administration allows six more states to bar SNAP benefits for processed food
The Trump administration on Monday approved six additional states seeking to ban food stamp recipients from purchasing processed food. Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Texas and Florida received federal waivers to adjust Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) guidelines outlawing the purchase of junk food with state funds in 2026.
New SNAP rules explained: 6 more states restrict purchases of 'junk' foods, drinks
The new waivers will restrict the purchase of so-called "junk food" with SNAP funds in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, Florida and West Virginia starting in 2026. Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and Utah were granted similar waivers for SNAP reform earlier this year.
6 More States Sign Waivers Banning Certain Foods From SNAP Purchase
The SNAP waivers essentially redefine what types of products can be bought with government assistance. The specifics of the waivers vary by state: for example, soft drinks, energy drinks and candy are not eligible for SNAP purchases in Louisiana, while in West Virginia, soft drinks are the only item that is not allowed under the assistance program.
A Growing Trend: Six More States Ban Junk Food from SNAP Benefits
A new wave of policy changes is sweeping across the country, with six additional states moving to restrict what can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The goal is to encourage healthier eating and align the program more closely with its original intent.
More states ban soda and ‘junk food’ purchases from SNAP benefits
The Trump administration approved requests from another six states to prevent consumers from using food assistance benefits to buy soda, candy or other sugary snacks and beverages. The USDA signed off on state waivers from West Virginia,
Say goodbye to junk food with SNAP benefits: six more states join the ban from 2026
From 2026, six more states in the United States will implement new restrictions to prevent food stamps from being used to buy junk food. This measure aims to take care of children'
Six More States Can Now Ban Junk Food Purchases With SNAP Benefits
Source: Nadiia Borovenko / Getty USDA officials approved waivers for six more states to restrict junk food purchases with SNAP benefits. Beginning in 2026, recipients in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma,
This is the Updated List of Foods You CANNOT Buy with SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline for many low-income families in the U.S., providing access to essential foods. However, it's crucial to know which items are not eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.

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