6 more states ban using SNAP for soda and candy as list grows to 18

SNAP food-choice waivers, or SNAP Food Restriction waivers, allow states to restrict beneficiaries from using benefits to ...
Food Business News

Six more states get go-ahead for SNAP waivers

Including the latest waivers, 18 states have now received clearance from the USDA to exclude food and beverage products from ...

Soda will no longer be covered under SNAP in Virginia starting as soon as Spring 2026

Virginia will restrict SNAP purchases of sweetened sodas starting in 2026, part of a broader federal push to improve ...

New states join Arkansas to add restrictions on what SNAP can buy in 2026: Here’s what to know

Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia and Tennessee are joining 12 other states in adding waivers that will ...
Tri-State Livestock News

Rollins signs 6 state SNAP waiver requests, announces regenerative ag program

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today announced that she has signed requests from six more states for waivers from the rules of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) so that the ...

Virginia among 6 states to receive new SNAP food-choice waivers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved six new state SNAP food-choice waivers, including one submitted by Virginia, ...
Grocery Dive

6 more states get approval for SNAP waivers

Hawai’i, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee received permission from the USDA to restrict which ...

Wisconsin to maintain SNAP restrictions while other states add new limits

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wisconsin will not add new restrictions to its FoodShare program next year, even as 18 other states ...

USDA approves SC waiver banning soda, candy from SNAP eligibility

South Carolina is one of 18 states that have sought to remove sugary drinks and candy from a list of SNAP-eligible foods ...