There are several changes coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2026, including stricter bans on foods eligible for purchase. Here's everything to know about the SNAP benefit changes.

New state-level restrictions on what SNAP benefits can buy are set to begin in 2026, with some states banning items like soda, candy, energy drinks, and ot

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Starting Jan. 1, taxable foods and beverages in Iowa will no longer be eligible under SNAP. This includes candy, soda and sugary beverages with less than 50% fruit or vegetable juice – but also dried fruit leathers,

The Alabama Department of Human Resources has begun rolling out chip-enabled EBT cards for federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants as a fraud-prevention measure, amid the state’s record of millions in stolen funds.

Federal judge in Oregon has halted Trump administration's planned fines on states over SNAP operations amid fraud allegations.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — In less than a week, Indiana's ban on using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy sugary drinks and candy will take effect. It's on the mind of Russell Waisner, who goes to Olde Towne Grocery off Maple Street in Jeffersonville daily.