Feb 5, 2026
snap benefits cut
A —dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—and subsequent rules have set in motion a series of changes that will reduce SNAP’s reach and alter how benefits are administered, including cuts in fe...
SNAP/EBT Purchase Restrictions 2026
USDA-approved waivers for states to restrict SNAP purchases, focusing on sweetened drinks and other items, starting January 1, 2026, with various states implementing at different times throughout 2026.
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SNAP REGULATIONSVRELATED TO CHILDREN
The (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) introduces , , and tighter eligibility calculations that directly and indirectly affect children by changing what families can buy with benefits and...
Jan 7, 2026
Which states currently ban the use of SNAP/EBT for soda and what are their implementation dates?
Five states began blocking SNAP/EBT purchases of soda and similar sweetened drinks on January 1, 2026 — Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia — as the first wave of USDA-approved “food restr...