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The waiver for Idaho prohibits soda and candy purchases via SNAP and goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Utah’s waiver excludes soft drinks from SNAP and also becomes effective at the start of 2026.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday approved a waiver from Colorado seeking to exempt soda and sugary beverages from SNAP beginning in 2026.

On average, according to USDA data, SNAP served 42.1 million people per month in 2023, which accounts for more than 12.5% of the population. What foods and beverages are restricted by the waivers?

On average, according to USDA data, SNAP served 42.1 million people per month in 2023, which accounts for more than 12.5% of the population. What foods and beverages are restricted by the waivers?

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Before the waivers, the list of prohibited items for the SNAP program included alcohol, tobacco products, personal hygiene items, and others, according to the USDA website.

Joining him in these efforts is Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D), whose waiver seeks to make sweetened beverages unavailable for purchase with food stamps, but “permit SNAP participants to buy a ...