SNAP Food Rules Are Changing in 2026

Amendments are approved changes that adjust how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program operates at the state level. Through amended SNAP waivers, which are special federal approvals that allow states to modify standard program rules, states may update which foods are eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. Beginning in 2026, these changes enable participating states to limit certain non-nutritious items, such as soda, candy, and energy drinks, while encouraging healthier food choices, with the goal of improving long-term health outcomes and providing states with greater flexibility in administering the program. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by U.S. Secretary...

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