Effective immediately: 5 states ban using SNAP to purchase soda and candy while a dozen more states gear up to place ...

Candy lovers across California were sent into a frenzy after headlines claimed that Skittles had been “banned” in the state.

Starting Jan. 1, people who receive SNAP benefits in five states will not be able to purchase soda, candy, or other "junk ...

Gov. Mike Braun first announced these planned changes alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earlier in 2025. The new SNAP rules ...

West Virginia, Utah, Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska will have new rules for shopping with government food benefits.

The move is part of a broader effort led by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to ...

Indiana residents who rely on food stamps might be in for a surprise as the new year begins. Most candy and sugary drinks ...

Arkansas and Indiana could become the first US states to ban soda and candy from the food stamps program that helps low-income people pay for groceries. The states' Republican governors have formally ...

Millions of Americans are facing new SNAP food restrictions as five U.S. states ban soda, candy, and select junk foods from food stamp purchases starting this January. Supporters say the move will ...

New restrictions on sugary foods for SNAP recipients in 5 states aim to reduce health issues. Trump admin also halts funding ...

AUSTIN, Texas — For years, Texas lawmakers have tried to stop food stamp recipients from purchasing snack food. With support from the federal government, Texas’ first step to root out unhealthy foods ...

Local convenience store and meat market El Torito serves residents living along U.S. Highway 281 in San Benito, pictured on June 29, 2018. . Credit: Reynaldo Leal for The Texas Tribune For years, ...