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Cracked EBT card with soda and candy crossed out under Idaho and Oklahoma SNAP ban 2026

Idaho and Oklahoma Begin Blocking SNAP Purchases of Soda and Candy Under Federal Pilot Program

Akash Biswas / February 15, 2026

Millions of SNAP recipients in Idaho and Oklahoma woke up to new rules on February 15, 2026. Starting that day, […]

Shocked mother holding EBT card looks at rejected SNAP items including soda and candy in grocery store as new January 2026 restrictions take effect

SNAP Benefits Cut: 5 States Ban Candy, Soda Starting January 1 – Are You Affected?

Akash Biswas / December 31, 2025

Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, West Virginia ban soda & candy from SNAP Jan 1. 13 more states follow in 2026. Full list inside.