Some states set to impose SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods

Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary ...

Grade 1 Winner And One More Time Leads 19 Invited To Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf

Breath Away earned her way into the Pegasus Filly & Mare by winning the ‘Win & In’ Dance Smartly (G2) at Woodbine Oct. 4. The ...

Indiana SNAP restrictions on candy, sugary drinks take effect on Jan. 1

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Indiana SNAP beneficiaries will face new restrictions on candy and sugary drinks starting Thursday ...
WISH-TV

Candy, soda become off-limits to SNAP purchases in Indiana

New restrictions on SNAP purchases in 2026 in Indiana and other states. No more candy or sugary drinks. Encouraging healthy ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Bans on using SNAP funds for soda, candy and other foods take effect in some states Jan. 1

Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact new waivers prohibiting purchase ...

These five states ban SNAP purchases of soda and candy as part of health initiative

WASHINGTON (TNND) — To ring in the new year, five states are prohibiting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...

Vermont to receive nearly $200M in federal rural health care funds

The Green Mountain State is set to receive more than $195 million in rural healthcare funds in 2026, which is among the ...

Tournament of Roses, its own team hit hard by January wildfires, steps up to buoy recovery

No fewer than 48 staff members and volunteers from the Tournament of Roses were personally impacted by the fires, according ...

SNAP restrictions on soda, candy, and more are coming in 2026 — here's what's changing by state

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

‘To Not Eat As Much Candy’

As you will see, some of their resolutions are similar to ours, like not eating as much candy and helping others, while ...

5 states to see big changes to SNAP food benefits starting Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, several states will begin new rules for SNAP benefits, including limits on buying sugary drinks and candy with food assistance.