In 2024, several states have tightened restrictions on what can be purchased with SNAP benefits, aiming to promote healthier eating habits.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is crucial in combating food insecurity in low-income households. In 2024, about 41 million Americans benefited from SNAP. Recent changes have ...

Retailers are figuring out how to navigate new policies tightening participation in the food assistance program and ...

SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has proven vital in preventing food insecurity and hunger, especially ...

The SNAP Next Step Program is in place in the state, but it’s not mandatory. Also, a new 2025 waiver will effectively prohibit the purchase of soda and energy drinks with SNAP benefits.

However, SNAP already incorporates evidence-based restrictions — for instance, prohibiting the purchase of alcohol, tobacco, and hot prepared foods — acknowledging the necessity of promoting ...

Most foods not affected by new SNAP purchase restrictions Nevertheless, it’s a simple picture: whether an item remains SNAP-eligible comes down to whether the item is exempt from sales tax.

President Donald Trump's so-called big, beautiful bill will expand SNAP work requirements and require Ohio to spend more on ...

The SNAP Next Step Program is in place in the state, but it’s not mandatory. Also, a new 2025 waiver will effectively prohibit the purchase of soda and energy drinks with SNAP benefits.