Summary
Six states in the U.S. will start banning the purchase of junk food with SNAP benefits by 2026. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved waivers from Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee for this change. The aim is to promote healthier eating habits among SNAP recipients.
Key Facts
- SNAP helps over 40 million Americans with low or no income to buy groceries.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved junk food purchase bans using SNAP in six more states.
- The bans target foods high in sugar and fat but with low nutritional value.
- 18 states have now changed SNAP rules to restrict unhealthy food purchases.
- The new rules will take effect in 2026.
- Some states will ban both sugary foods and drinks, while others will only ban sugary drinks.
- The changes are part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative led by President Trump.
