Three states received federal waivers to prohibit participants in food assistance programs from buying junk food, bringing the total to six states reforming their food stamp programs.

Arkansas’ SNAP waiver, effective July 1, 2026, excludes candy, soda, low- and no-calorie soda, fruit and vegetable drinks containing less than 50% natural juice, and other drinks considered ...

US Department of Agriculture approves SNAP waivers in six states to restrict soda, candy, and other items. More states await approval as federal nutrition policy shi ...

Nebraska’s waiver will effectively prohibit the purchases of soda and energy drinks with SNAP benefits. Iowa’s will ban nearly all “taxable” food items, as defined by Iowa law.

The signed waivers will amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) in Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah, each commencing in 2026.

Utah’s SNAP restrictions, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, don’t go as far as other states. Arkansas’ waiver restricts SNAP participants from purchasing low- and no-calorie soda, fruit ...

West Virginia’s waiver request acknowledges a possible cost to institute the changes to be be passed along to the state’s 2,118 SNAP retailers. “West Virginia does not foresee a Program cost ...

Usually, SNAP recipients cannot use the Lone Star Card to purchase hot food or ready to eat meals. The Texas Health and Human ...

State's SNAP waiver removing soda, adding some hot food items questioned by USDA. by ANNA SAUNDERS. Fri, June 6th 2025 at 6:34 PM. Updated Mon, June 9th 2025 at 10:33 AM.

The waiver request acknowledges a possible cost to institute the changes to be be passed along to the state’s 2,118 SNAP retailers. “West Virginia does not foresee a Program cost increase for ...

Nebraska’s waiver will effectively prohibit the purchases of soda and energy drinks with SNAP benefits. Iowa’s will ban nearly all “taxable” food items, as defined by Iowa law.