Starting Jan. 1, people who receive SNAP benefits in five states will not be able to purchase soda, candy, or other "junk food" items.

All of us like some sort of junk food. Yes, totally swearing-off junk foods is probably impossible but there are some junk food items that you should try to resist the most because of the immense ...

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.

In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details. Fantasy Football: Early look at the 2026 WR ...

A major change to the nation’s food assistance program is arriving, and few people seem to agree on what it actually means.

FLORIDA – Florida is now one of six states moving to ban sugary junk food items from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) benefits starting next year, according to News 6 partner News4JAX ...

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture formally approved Missouri’s request to restrict the use of food stamps for purchasing certain junk food items. Paige Shivers Breaks the Internet as ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Missouri's request to restrict the use of food stamps for the purchase of some junk food items, according to a news release from the USDA. Starting in ...

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed waivers for six more states this week that authorize them to ban the purchase of soda and junk food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, ...

A growing number of states are set to change what millions of Americans can buy with food assistance benefits, as new rules aimed at limiting unhealthy purchases roll out in 2026. Several states will ...

HYDERABAD: Amid growing exposure of Indian adolescents to ultra-processed foods and aggressive marketing of high-fat, salt ...