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6 States Banning Junk Food on SNAP

Trump administration allows six more states to bar SNAP benefits for processed food

The Trump administration on Monday approved six additional states seeking to ban food stamp recipients from purchasing processed food. Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Texas and Florida received federal waivers to adjust Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) guidelines outlawing the purchase of junk food with state funds in 2026.

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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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There are already 12 states that prohibit the purchase of junk food with SNAP, changes come into effect in 2026

A growing number of U.S. states are redefining the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Recently, the USDA approved new waivers for six additional states, bringing the total to twelve states that have banned the purchase of certain 'junk' foods with these benefits.

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12 states to restrict SNAP purchases through USDA waivers

Twelve states will restrict SNAP purchases of unhealthy foods under new USDA waivers aimed at improving public health.

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Colorado first blue state to have SNAP waiver approved limiting soda

Colorado is the first blue state to have a waiver approved for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that limits the ability to buy soda and other sugary beverages, set to go into ...

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Ohio exploring removing pop from SNAP benefits - 13abc

Six states, including Ohio’s neighbor, Indiana, have already had their changes approved by the federal government. At least six others have submitted their waivers. Ohio lawmakers included in ...

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Six SNAP waivers signed to remove sugary drinks and candy as eligible purchases

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed six Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waivers on Monday to strike sugary drinks and candy as eligible purchases from the program. Joined by Secre ...

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Should Food Stamps Pay for Soda? - The New York Times

Colorado is the only state under Democratic control to apply for a waiver to exclude soda in 2025. Colorado has also proposed expanding SNAP to cover hot foods from grocery stores like ...

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