US EditionIndiana Ban on Junk Food Purchases with SNAP Starts January 1
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Indiana ban on junk food purchases with SNAP starts January 1
Indiana launches Smart SNAP to promote healthier choices for Hoosiers Starting January 1, 2026, SNAP users in Indiana can’t pay for sugary drinks and candy with their SNAP cards. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s recent announcement that its Smart SNAP program is launching in the new year to support Governor Mike Braun’s initiative […]
Important Changes to SNAP Benefits Starting January 1
Indiana is launching Smart SNAP, a new initiative to promote healthier food choices. Beginning January 1, 2026, sugary drinks and candy will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. This change is part of Governor Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. Learn more about what this means for you by visiting the Smart SNAP webpage.
The year 2026 approaches quickly and, with it, millions of beneficiaries of the Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) are ready for the changes that will enter into force on January 1. It is essential to have the right information to avoid misunderstandings in the United States, as these modifications will directly impact the way in which the benefits of this program are managed. YOU CAN SEE: THE WORSE NEWS for immigrants in the Un…
HERE IS A SUMMARY OF SNAP BENEFIT CHANGES IN 2026
CNF 12/23/25 The SNAP program is facing major changes in 2026, including stricter work requirements for able-bodied adults up to age 64, significant restrictions on purchasing sugary drinks, candy, and some prepared foods in several states, and increased state responsibility for administrative costs, all stemming from legislation passed in 2025. These changes aim to improve nutrition and tighten program integrity, affecting millions by expanding…
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