Retailers are figuring out how to navigate new policies tightening participation in the food assistance program and some ...

MAHA Trump admin approves waivers for 3 states to ban soda, other junk food from public food programs Trump administration's nutrition reform gains momentum as more states seek SNAP waivers ...

These changes mark the most substantial SNAP cuts in the program's history and affect both federal funding and eligibility rules.

Felician Community Services reports triple the need, while local lawmakers and organizations debate the real life impact of ...

The waiver for Idaho prohibits soda and candy purchases via SNAP and goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Utah’s waiver excludes soft drinks from SNAP and also becomes effective at the start of 2026.

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.

Five additional states have now received SNAP waiver approvals, including Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, and Utah. Idaho and Indiana restrict the purchase of both soft drinks and candy, while ...

Government Bans SNAP Recipients From Buying Soda And Candy In 3 States Idaho, Arkansas and Utah are now allowed to ban the purchase of soda, sugary drinks and junk food using SNAP benefits.

Arkansas’ SNAP waiver, the most restrictive, excludes candy, soda, low- and no-calorie soda, fruit and vegetable drinks containing less than 50% real juice, and other drinks considered unhealthy.

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.

The nonprofit released an analysis Thursday that examines the impact of SNAP cuts included in the 'Big Beautiful Bill.' ...