6 more states ban using SNAP for soda and candy as list grows to 18

SNAP food-choice waivers, or SNAP Food Restriction waivers, allow states to restrict beneficiaries from using benefits to ...

Six more states sign pledge to ban use of SNAP payments on junk food

Six more states signed a pledge to ban Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments from being used on sugary foods or ...

18 states will limit junk food from SNAP benefits next year

(Gray News) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved waivers for 18 states that ban the use of SNAP benefits to buy ...
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SNAP is now a key part of Democrats’ campaign messaging

Republicans expanded SNAP work requirements, tightened eligibility, and shifted more administrative costs to the states.
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Indiana to ban buying sugary drinks, candy with SNAP benefits starting Jan. 1

Changes are coming to how Indiana residents can use their SNAP benefits starting in the new year.Starting Jan. 1, those who ...

AG Mayes warns SNAP sugar bans would hurt low-income families, vows to fight federal data demands

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Thursday that proposals to bar people from using SNAP benefits to buy sugary foods ...

Dallas Zoo introduces ‘Zoo For All' program for families using SNAP, WIC

The Dallas Zoo says it has a new program to make family-level zoo memberships more affordable and accessible across North Texas. Starting Dec. 9, families who participate in Texas' Supplemental ...

Texas SNAP Payments December 22-28, 2025: Beneficiary List

As of Monday, December 22, 2025, the state of Texas is entering the final phase of its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...