Nevada will now block SNAP recipients from using food benefits to buy candy or sugar‑sweetened drinks. The state joins 21 others that have received permission to restrict purchases of sweets with ...

SNAP purchases of soda, candy, and energy drinks, with rules varying by state and rollout dates causing confusion.

Policy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families.

In 2026, shopping with SNAP benefits has become more complex for millions of families due to new restrictions under the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative. These changes, aimed at promoting ...

Texas will bar SNAP recipients from buying candy and soda with benefits starting April 1, becoming the first state to enact such limits.

Georgia lawmakers have advanced a proposal to tighten Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules by restricting certain food purchases and adding new eligibility and verification ...

Across several states, new policies tied to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are beginning to roll out, potentially affecting both how people qualify for benefits and what they can ...

Maryland could see up to 80,000 SNAP recipients affected by new work requirements under President Donald Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” State officials encourage residents to use tools to track ...

Candy and soft drinks will no longer be eligible for purchase through Kansas’ food assistance program starting in 2027, Gov. Laura Kelly announced.