In April 2025, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) submitted a formal waiver request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to prohibit the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for purchasing soda, soft drinks, and energy drinks containing added caloric sweeteners or stimulants. The waiver was approved by …
In August 2025, the West Virginia Department of Human Services (WVDHS) submitted a formal waiver request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to prohibit the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for purchasing soft drinks (including soda and sweetened beverages with added caloric sweeteners). The waiver was approved by the USDA …
In July 2025, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) submitted a formal waiver request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to prohibit the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for purchasing soft drinks and candy. The waiver was approved by the USDA in late 2025, making Louisiana the …
In June 2025, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) submitted a formal waiver request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to prohibit the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for purchasing soft drinks and candy. The waiver was approved by the USDA in late 2025, making Oklahoma the first state …