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SNAP Food Restriction Waivers

SNAP color logo - putting healthy food within reach

The Trump Administration is leading bold reform to strengthen integrity and restore nutritional value within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 

USDA is empowering states with greater flexibility to manage their  programs by approving SNAP Food Restriction Waivers that restrict the purchase of non-nutritious items like soda and candy. These waivers are a key step in ensuring that taxpayer dollars provide nutritious options that improve health outcomes within SNAP.

We encourage states to submit waivers that meet the unique needs in their state. See the map below to track our progress:
 

   Waiver Approved

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY AS GU CNMI PR USVI Mountain Plains Region Midwest Region Northeast Region Mid-Atlantic Region Southeast Region Southwest Region Western Region
List of states with an approved SNAP Food Restriction Waiver.
StateTarget Implementation DateSummary of RequestAdditional Information
Nebraska01/01/26Restrict purchase of soda and energy drinks.Contact the state agency.
Page updated: May 22, 2025