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Florida to Exclude Junk Food from SNAP Purchases in 2026 as Part of USDA-Backed Health Initiative

Florida's SNAP program will exclude junk food like soda and candy starting in 2026 as part of a "novel demonstration project.

Texas bans soda and candy purchases with SNAP benefits beginning April 2026, Gov. Abbott says

Gov. Greg Abbott announces federal approval for new restrictions aimed at promoting healthier eating among low-income Texans.

Coloradans soon won’t be able to use SNAP benefits to purchase soda

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday approved a waiver from Colorado seeking to exempt soda and sugary beverages from ...

SNAP changes coming to Florida: No more soda or candy. Here’s when it takes effect

Starting next year, Florida SNAP recipients and a dozen other states will be facing more restrictions on what they can purchase. What to know.
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Louisiana to ban using SNAP for soda, candy as state embraces RFK Jr.'s 'MAHA' movement

Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana have embraced RFK Jr.'s "MAHA" movement. The state will soon ban the use of food stamps for ...
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Louisiana implements SNAP restrictions on sugary foods

Starting in January, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use their food stamp benefits to purchase soda, energy drinks ...

Junk food banned from SNAP benefits in 6 more states, a win for MAHA advocates

Six more states received waivers this week from the Trump administration to ban soda and candy purchases from public food assistance programs.
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As soda waiver is approved, request to expand SNAP to hot foods purchases remains on a warmer

Earlier this summer, though, state officials split soda and hot food into separate waiver requests. This week, in an ...