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States are tightening limits on what SNAP recipients can do with their benefits

By the end of the year, 18 states will limit the purchase of "non-nutritious" food and drinks. What that means is up to the ...

How are SNAP benefits changing? Here's what the program will look like in 2026

There are several changes coming to SNAP benefits in 2026, including stricter bans on what foods can be purchased ...

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 ...

'Confusing' new food restrictions come to Iowa's SNAP program in 2026

Beginning in fiscal year 2027, which will be the subject of the Iowa Legislature's budget discussions this year, Iowa will ...

Indiana will see health program changes in 2026

As Hoosiers ring in 2026, three major initiatives have been announced for the new year, two related to the SNAP program and one addressing disparities in rural health. Hoosiers who use ...

Massachusetts native on the national frontline of targeting SNAP fraud

A Massachusetts native on the national frontline of targeting SNAP fraud says the Bay State’s “lax controls” enabled an ...
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Changes in Idaho SNAP program coming in 2026

State and federal changes to food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are expected to begin ...
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Potential overhaul of SNAP: What the OBBBA proposal means for low-income families

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces a potential transformation under the OBBBA proposal, which could ...