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Millions of Americans Are Borrowing or Draining Savings to Afford Groceries

Rising energy costs tied to the Iran war are pushing food prices higher and forcing households to rely on credit or emergency savings to buy food.

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

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

Ruby’s Pantry Shuts Down Immediately, Citing Financial Strain

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

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

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

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

USDA Approves Six More State Waivers to Restrict SNAP ‘Junk Food’ Purchases

Tennessee and South Carolina Seek USDA Waivers to Ban Junk Food from SNAP

Nebraska’s SNAP Soda Ban Approved as Kansas Submits Waiver for Similar Restrictions

Nebraska Becomes First State to Ban Soda and Energy Drinks from SNAP