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Ohio’s request comes amid similar efforts in other states to narrow the range of products eligible under SNAP.
Ohioans won't be allowed to use SNAP benefits to buy pop or other sugary carbonated drinks, the DeWine administration announced.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Ohio’s request to prohibit the sale of sugary carbonated drinks through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The changes in four states mean certain sugary items will no longer be eligible for purchase using SNAP benefits.
Millions of Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see new restrictions on what they can purchase starting April 1, 2026, when a state-approved change takes effect,
It means that, under the new rules, certain New Yorkers are now required to meet work or activity requirements to continue to receive SNAP benefits beyond three months in a three-year period. This applies to New York residents ages 18 to 64 who:
Thousands of eligible SNAP recipients who are now subject to federal work requirements can receive benefits until April 30.