WVNS-TV

Virginia delays SNAP restriction on ‘sweetened beverages’ until October 2026

Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will still be able to use funds to purchase “sweetened ...

Why your food stamps can’t be used to buy soda in these 22 states starting in April

Around two dozen states across the country have been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restrict certain ...
KCUR

Immigrants lose access to food aid in more states, as federal restrictions take effect

Refugees and other immigrants are no longer eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as states implement a federal rule change. The restriction is one of many moves that has made it ...

Maine Legislature backs bill ensuring food assistance for legally present immigrants

A bill ensuring that lawfully present immigrants can access food assistance received initial approval in both chambers of the ...

Here's how Texas' new SNAP restrictions might affect your next grocery store run

Some major shakeups are coming to Texas' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as SNAP.

Florida SNAP recipients face new limits on soda, candy, and ultra-processed desserts starting April 20

Florida's new restrictions for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to begin on April 20. These ...

Big Beautiful Bill shifts some SNAP administration costs to states

After the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, states will have to cover 75% of the administrative costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Texas Public Radio

'Trial and error': Texas community orgs, retailers prepare as state implements new SNAP restrictions

Starting April 1, Texans won't be able to use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits to purchase ...