SNAP food restriction waivers

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SNAP food restriction waivers allow US states to restrict what can be purchased with SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. [1] In April 2025 the Trump administration encouraged governors to request waivers to limit the purchases of soda and processed food using SNAP benefits. [2] Without states requesting waivers, such a restriction would need Congress. [3]

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Response

Anti-hunger advocates say research proves SNAP users buy no more soda or junk food than other poor Americans, and that banning those items takes away dignity from people getting just $6 a day. [3]

Trade associations representing grocery retailers and beverage manufacturers contend that such bans would be difficult and expensive to implement at the point of sale, and that they unfairly target soft drinks as a primary cause of obesity. [1]

States

The following states have received waivers:

States that have yet to receive waivers:

References

  1. 1 2 "In Approving Soda Ban for Food Stamps, U.S.D.A. Reverses Decades of Policy". 2025-05-20. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  2. ↑ "Trump administration urges states to limit what can be bought with food stamps". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2025-04-11. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  3. 1 2 "Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP but past efforts show it's not easy". PBS News. 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fields, Ashleigh (2025-08-05). "Trump administration allows six more states to bar SNAP benefits for processed food". The Hill. Archived from the original on 2025-09-24. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  5. ↑ Pope, Anna (2025-07-23). "As Oklahoma wants to ban junk foods from SNAP, federal changes loom". KOSU. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  6. ↑ "Louisiana seeks waiver to ban candy, soft drinks purchases with SNAP benefits • Louisiana Illuminator". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  7. ↑ https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/colorado-among-states-looking-to-ban-soda-snack-purchases-for-snap-recipients/.{{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ↑ Mitchell, George "Clay". "Arkansas SNAP waiver aims to eliminate sugary foods, add rotisserie chicken". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  9. ↑ Cook, Kenneth (2025-06-14). "USDA Approves Governor Sanders' Waiver Banning Soda and Candy from Arkansas SNAP Program". Batesville Tribune. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  10. ↑ https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article308403035.html.{{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ↑ https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/usda-signs-indiana-snap-waiver-removing-soft-drinks-candy-from-state-program/.{{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ↑ https://who13.com/news/iowa-news/gov-reynolds-waiver-to-limit-eligible-food-under-snap-approved/.{{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ↑ Fields, Ashleigh (2025-05-20). "Nebraska banning soda, energy drinks from SNAP under first federal waiver". The Hill. Archived from the original on 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  14. ↑ McKellar, Katie (2025-06-11). "Utah SNAP ban on soda gets green light, along with 'MAHA' waivers for Idaho, Arkansas • Utah News Dispatch". Utah News Dispatch. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  15. ↑ Monk, Grace (2025-11-17). "State Assembly to vote on SNAP restrictions for candy, soft drinks". News8000.com. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  16. ↑ Staff, WLBT (2025-10-31). "Gov. Reeves requests waivers to ban the purchase of unhealthy food using SNAP benefits". https://www.wlox.com . Retrieved 2025-11-17.{{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  17. ↑ Ruch, Amber (2025-09-29). "State leaders send waiver request to USDA to change Missouri's SNAP Program". https://www.kfvs12.com . Retrieved 2025-11-18.{{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  18. ↑ Thompson, Cameron (2025-08-13). "Gov. Youngkin: Virginia 'very open' to SNAP benefit restrictions for candy and soda purchases". CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
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