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
| State | Target Implementation Date | Summary of Request | Additional Information |
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| Arkansas | 07/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soda, fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice, unhealthy drinks, and candy. | AR SNAP Waiver |
| Colorado | 03/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks. | |
| Florida | 04/20/26 | Restricts purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts. | Healthy SNAP Inquiry Form |
| Hawaii | 08/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks. | Contact the state agency. |
| Idaho | 02/15/26 | Restricts purchase of soda and candy. |
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| Indiana | 01/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks and candy. |
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| Iowa | 01/01/26 | Restricts all taxable food items as defined by the Iowa Department of Revenue except food producing plants and seeds for food producing plants. |
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| Louisiana | 02/18/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. |
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| Missouri | 10/01/26 | Restricts purchase of candy, prepared desserts, and certain unhealthy beverages. |
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| Nebraska | 01/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soda and energy drinks. |
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| North Dakota | 09/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. | Contact the state agency. |
| Oklahoma | 02/15/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks and candy. | Contact the state agency. |
| South Carolina | 08/31/26 | Restricts purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages. | Contact the state agency. |
| Tennessee | 07/31/26 | Restricts purchase of processed foods and beverages such as soda, energy drinks, and candy. | Contact the state agency. |
| Texas | 04/01/26 | Restricts purchase of sweetened drinks and candy. | Contact the state agency. |
| Utah | 01/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks. | |
| Virginia | 04/01/26 | Restricts purchase of “sweetened beverages.” | Contact the state agency. |
| West Virginia | 01/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soda. |
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