In late 2025, Iowa became one of a small but growing number of states to receive federal approval from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to restrict certain SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) purchases. Effective January 1, 2026, Iowa SNAP recipients can no longer use their EBT benefits to buy taxable food items as …
In May 2025, the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) 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 other sweetened beverages with added caloric sweeteners). The waiver was approved by the USDA …
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 …
Yes — you can absolutely get SNAP (food stamps) while receiving unemployment benefits.Unemployment insurance (UI) counts as income for SNAP, but it does not disqualify you. In fact, many people who lose their job and start collecting unemployment qualify for SNAP because their household income drops below the program’s limits. Unemployment is treated as temporary, …
Can illegal immigrants get food stamps? The short answer is no — undocumented immigrants (often called “illegal immigrants”) are not eligible for federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, also known as food stamps. This has been the rule since SNAP’s inception, and it remains unchanged in 2026. Federal law strictly limits SNAP to U.S. …
Amazon accepts SNAP EBT benefits in 48 states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) for over 100,000 eligible grocery items sold and shipped by Amazon, including fresh produce, pantry staples, frozen foods, dairy, meat, snacks, and baby food. Add your EBT card in minutes, and SNAP recipients get 50% off Amazon Prime ($6.99/month) for free shipping on …
Veterans who have served our country deserve every support available to them, especially when it comes to putting food on the table. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—commonly known as food stamps—is one such vital resource. Approximately 1.2 million veterans participate in SNAP, helping to combat the 7.5% food insecurity rate among former service members. …