Thursday, January 1, 2026

SNAP benefits should be for nutrias food only

5 States Limit Soda, Candy For SNAP Recipients To Curb Obesity

BY TYLER DURDEN
THURSDAY, JAN 01, 2026 - 08:40 AM

Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times,

Residents in five states receiving federal food assistance will face new restrictions on their benefits when it comes to purchasing soda, candy, and other items categorized as unhealthy starting Thursday, marking the first push to overhaul the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 

(SNAP)Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia are leading the charge on the new restrictions through waivers approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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