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Posted on 09/07/2026 2:42:08 PM PDT by dennisw
Ten states banned soda and candy purchases with SNAP benefits to ensure taxpayer dollars provide nutrition and improve health outcomes.
Soda purchases fell about 13 percent among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries after 10 states restricted purchases of sugary drinks with SNAP funds in 2026, a study found.
SNAP restriction waivers banned non-nutritious items like soda and candy to ensure that taxpayer dollars are directed toward nutritious options that improve health outcomes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture stated on its website.
An August study from the National Bureau of Economic Research—not yet peer-reviewed—evaluated the immediate effects of SNAP food restriction waivers in 10 states that implemented the bans. Researchers used a Nielsen consumer dataset of about 5,000 SNAP households from July 2025 to June 2026.
Before the ban, the average SNAP household bought about 185 ounces of soda per month. That’s about 15 cans. The 13 percent drop is about 24 ounces, or two cans less per month.
Purchases of energy drinks also decreased by 4 ounces per household per month.
The study found that even households having enough cash to offset the restrictions reduced soda consumption by 18.5 percent, down 40 ounces per month.
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Well, imagine that!
Now, lets do processed junk foods!
Back to bread, loaf of cheese and milk!
Good.
Why should taxpayers pay for your EBT sodas and candy and cookies so that you get diabetes that taxpayers also will be forced to pay for. You want that crap pay for it. All these EBT people have extra cash lying around, though they might be using it for cigs and alcohol.
Ten states and 13%. Let’s have the restrictions implemented nationwide.
Not to mention 🥕 and 🥔.
13%......now where have I heard that percentage before? 🤔
Coca-Cola will be fine.
finally some good news.
States enforcing restrictions in July 2026
Arkansas — Beginning July 1, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to purchase soda, fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice, energy drinks and candy.
Tennessee — Beginning July 31, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to purchase processed foods and beverages including soda, energy drinks and candy.
States already enforcing restrictions
Ten states began enforcement earlier in 2026:
Indiana — Jan. 1
Iowa — Jan. 1
Nebraska — Jan. 1
Utah — Jan. 1
West Virginia — Jan. 1
Idaho — Feb. 15
Oklahoma — Feb. 15
Louisiana — Feb. 18
Texas — April 1
Florida — April 20
While most states target soda and candy, some go further. Iowa restricts “all taxable food items as defined by the Iowa Department of Revenue except food-producing plants and seeds,” according to USDA records.
Who’s next: States with upcoming implementation dates
Hawaii — Aug. 1
South Carolina — Aug. 31
North Dakota — Sept. 1
Montana — Sept. 30
Ohio — Oct. 1
Virginia — Oct. 1
Missouri — Oct. 1
Colorado — Oct. 30
Wyoming — Feb. 1, 2027
Kansas — Feb. 15, 2027
sorry its my fault. I cut way way way back on my Dr Pepper intake about the same time the ban kicked in.
but I was paying for mine, not using (or getting) snap.
Eight bucks for a 12 pack is a little steep. That’s why Americans aren’t buying it anymore.
And 2 people refused to use their own money.
And in unrelated news, diabetes trends are down in big city minority populations.
I see the stupid states are not implementing....Washington, Oregon, and California
Pop...
2 Thess. 3:10
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you: that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Stupid states? Add NC to that list.
Minnesota is not on the list. SHOCKED!!!
Sody-Pop!
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