The changes in four states mean certain sugary items will no longer be eligible for purchase using SNAP benefits.
Ohio’s request comes amid similar efforts in other states to narrow the range of products eligible under SNAP.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit ...
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Opinion: The new SNAP food restrictions aren’t just confusing — they’re illegal
The Department of Agriculture has approved waivers for 18 states to restrict what SNAP recipients can purchase at grocery stores, despite the fact that it lacks legal authority to do so, and this ...
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 ...
There are several changes coming to SNAP benefits in 2026, including stricter bans on what foods can be purchased The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of low-income ...
New SNAP restrictions in Nebraska are raising questions about whether it helps or hurts low income shoppers already ...
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