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Study Finds 12% Drop in Soda Purchases by SNAP Recipients After New State Restrictions

Researchers say the decline could produce modest health and fiscal gains though legal suspensions, substitution to other sugary drinks and reports of stigma leave the policy’s net effect uncertain.

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USDA Tightens SNAP Retailer Rules With Seven-Variety Minimum Across Four Staples

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Massachusetts Food Insecurity Hit 40% of Households in 2025, New Report Finds

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Ruby’s Pantry Shuts Down Immediately, Citing Financial Strain

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Texas and Florida Set April Start for SNAP Soda and Candy Bans Under Two-Year Pilots

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SNAP Purchase Limits Expand as Oklahoma and Idaho Begin Restrictions, Louisiana to Follow

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Brazil’s Meal‑Voucher Overhaul Takes Effect as Alelo Wins Partial Injunction

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Cook County and Illinois Officials Warn of SNAP Cuts as New Work Rules Take Effect Feb. 1

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Nevada Will Seek USDA Waiver to Restrict Sugary SNAP Purchases and Permit Hot Foods, Targeting 2028 Start

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8mo ago

Five States Begin SNAP Limits on Soda and Candy as Oklahoma Sets Feb. 15 Start

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SNAP Restrictions Begin in First States as 2026 Rollout Limits Sugary Drinks, Candy and Some Prepared Foods

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Five States Start SNAP Limits on Soda, Candy Jan. 1 as 18-State Waiver Rollout Begins

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SNAP 2026 Rollout Begins: Five States Start Sugary-Drink and Candy Bans on Jan. 1

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Food Assistance Programs

Study Finds 12% Drop in Soda Purchases by SNAP Recipients After New State Restrictions

SNAP Enrollment Falls 13% in a Year as New Work Rules Take Effect

Millions of Americans Are Borrowing or Draining Savings to Afford Groceries

Arkansas Begins Ban on Candy and Soda With SNAP as Court Voids Similar Waivers

Judge Blocks USDA From Letting States Bar Soda and Candy Purchases With SNAP

New SNAP Rules Tighten Work Tests and Put Thousands’ Benefits at Risk

USDA Finalizes Tougher SNAP Stocking Rules for Stores

USDA Tightens SNAP Retailer Rules With Seven-Variety Minimum Across Four Staples

Massachusetts Food Insecurity Hit 40% of Households in 2025, New Report Finds

Ruby’s Pantry Shuts Down Immediately, Citing Financial Strain

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Texas and Florida Set April Start for SNAP Soda and Candy Bans Under Two-Year Pilots

SNAP Purchase Limits Expand as Oklahoma and Idaho Begin Restrictions, Louisiana to Follow

Brazil’s Meal‑Voucher Overhaul Takes Effect as Alelo Wins Partial Injunction

Cook County and Illinois Officials Warn of SNAP Cuts as New Work Rules Take Effect Feb. 1

Nevada Will Seek USDA Waiver to Restrict Sugary SNAP Purchases and Permit Hot Foods, Targeting 2028 Start

Five States Begin SNAP Limits on Soda and Candy as Oklahoma Sets Feb. 15 Start

SNAP Restrictions Begin in First States as 2026 Rollout Limits Sugary Drinks, Candy and Some Prepared Foods

Five States Start SNAP Limits on Soda, Candy Jan. 1 as 18-State Waiver Rollout Begins

SNAP 2026 Rollout Begins: Five States Start Sugary-Drink and Candy Bans on Jan. 1

USDA Clears 18 State Waivers to Curb SNAP ‘Junk Food’ Purchases Under MAHA

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