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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.
6 more states ban candy, soda from food stamp benefits
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently signed waivers to change the definition of food that’s allowed to be purchased under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the official name of food stamps, in Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and West Virginia. The changes go into effect in 2026.
These US states ban processed junk food purchases with SNAP benefits. Is yours on the list?
In a move to combat unhealthy eating habits, six more US states will restrict SNAP benefits on junk food starting 2026. This initiative, lauded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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.
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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