The changes in four states mean certain sugary items will no longer be eligible for purchase using SNAP benefits.

Eighteen states will restrict what SNAP users can buy with their benefits in 2026, including soda, candy, and energy drinks.

Four additional states have received federal approval to prevent recipients from using SNAP benefits to buy certain sugary ...

A new bill in Congress would introduce anti-theft technology for electronic benefit transfer cards.

The decision affects about 600,000 Coloradans who receive SNAP and is part of a broader national shift.

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 ...

Nevada blocks SNAP benefits for candy and sugary drinks under a USDA waiver, joining other states testing if restrictions ...

State records show that roughly 188,000 Kansans receive monthly SNAP benefits. Starting next year, Kansas will enforce new ...

Beginning April 1, SNAP recipients in Texas will no longer be able to buy candies or sweetened drinks using their benefits. Products containing delta-8 THC are displayed next to the snacks and candies ...

Nevada has restored SNAP food assistance to about 43,000 residents after a federal lawsuit temporarily extended a waiver of ...

Gov. Laura Kelly originally refused to hand over the data, leading the federal government to threaten withholding SNAP funds.