Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition ...
Facing a deadline to recertify SNAP recipients in four counties or lose funding, the state hopes to beat the USDA in court.
Millions of Americans receiving SNAP benefits will no longer be able to use the funds to buy items like soda and candy. What about in Illinois?
At least 18 states will issue new restrictions on what SNAP users can purchase in 2026. Here's what to know in Wisconsin.
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on an ...
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New SNAP rules 2026: 18 states ban junk food

Starting in 2026, 18 states will prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to buy soda, candy, and other junk food. See the full list of states and what this means for you.
A 2025 law shifts 75% of SNAP administrative costs to states by late 2026. Discover how this funding change could impact ...
SNAP-Ed, the country’s largest nutrition education program, was eliminated last fall. States are starting to feel the impact.
Payments through SNAP, the federal food assistance program, have been delayed during the government shutdown, but program cuts in this summer’s budget bill already put vulnerable families at long-term ...
People enrolled in SNAP, WIC, Medicaid or other similar programs can get a 20% discount on produce and half off the grocer’s ...
Beginning in fiscal year 2027, which will be the subject of the Iowa Legislature's budget discussions this year, Iowa will ...
State and federal changes to food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are expected to start affecting Idahoans this year.