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Snap bans on candy, soda to start in 5 US states

Soda, candy cut for many SNAP users starting Jan. 1. What states are affected?

Millions of SNAP recipients are about to face new limitations on what they can use the federal assistance program to buy, including bans on soda, energy drinks and candy, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

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The New SNAP Benefits Ban on Soda and Candy Starts Tomorrow in Select States Nationwide

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Snap bans on candy, soda to start in five US states

Several US states are set to ban items like soda and candy for Americans who rely on government benefits to buy food.

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SNAP crackdown: 5 states implement soda and candy ban effective immediately

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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in 5 states on New Year's Day

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SNAP Benefit Map Shows States With Junk Food Bans in 2026

Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits next year, following a coordinated federal and state push to refocus the program on nutrition.

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How are SNAP benefits changing? Here's what the program will look like in 2026

SNAP benefits became a national flashpoint during the government shutdown in 2025, as millions of Americans worried about what would happen if funding stalled. For households relying on monthly assistance,

The new challenges obtaining SNAP benefits for LGBTQ+ recipients

Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community say the new limits on the food assistance program, SNAP, may make it especially difficult for many LGBTQ people battling food insecurity.