Sugary drinks and candy now off-limits for millions using SNAP benefits
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22 states now restrict SNAP purchases of soda, candy, and energy drinks, with rules varying by state and rollout dates causing confusion.
Millions of Americans who rely on federal food assistance are facing new restrictions on what they can purchase, as more states roll out bans on sugary drinks and snacks under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
So far, 22 states are implementing bans on items like soda, candy, and energy drinks through waivers submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The latest states approved to move forward are Kansas, Nevada, Ohio, and Wyoming.
The changes have caught some recipients off guard. Kassy Donat, a SNAP recipient in Idaho, forgot about the rule change until she tried to buy a drink during a routine shopping trip.
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"I scanned the EBT card, and it declined," Donat said.
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