Sullivan's bill to ban junk food for those getting SNAP gets pushback

Food bank officials, some medical professionals and grocers urged the state Senate to reject legislation (SB 615) to reform ...

SNAP benefit map shows states with junk food bans in 2026

Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits next year, following a coordinated federal and ...
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New SNAP rules 2026: 18 states ban junk food

Starting in 2026, 18 states will prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to buy soda, candy, and other junk food. See the full list of states and what this means for you.
Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesOpinion

Congressional Delay of SNAP Cost Shift Urgently Needed to Protect Food Assistance for Low-Income Families

The Republican megabill enacted in July will require most states to pay a share of SNAP food benefit costs — for many states, ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on an ...
The State Journal-Register

18 states to ban unhealthy food for SNAP. Is Illinois on the list?

Millions of Americans receiving SNAP benefits will no longer be able to use the funds to buy items like soda and candy. What ...