US EditionNebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiver
- On Monday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Nebraska received the first federal waiver banning soda and energy drink purchases with SNAP benefits.
- This follows over 20 years of state proposals to restrict SNAP spending on items like soda, chips, and luxury meats despite previous USDA denials due to implementation challenges.
- In addition to Nebraska, waiver requests have been submitted by six states—namely Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, and West Virginia—to restrict the purchase of certain foods and drinks or to broaden the availability of hot foods for SNAP participants.
- Rollins described the decision as a significant milestone toward improving national health, while critics from the anti-hunger community argued that the waiver disregards research, increases expenses, and adds stigma for families experiencing food insecurity.
- This waiver sets a precedent that could influence future SNAP policy but may face challenges integrating restrictions without reducing obesity or changing purchasing behavior.
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Nebraska Becomes First State to Ban Food Stamps for Soda, Energy Drinks - The Pennsylvania Daily Star
Nebraska became the first state to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps, for soda and energy drinks after receiving a waiver from the Agriculture Department. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Monday signed the first waiver in U.S. history to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase with SNAP in Nebraska, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. SNAP already cannot be used for alcohol, tobacco a…
Nebraska Becomes First State to Ban Food Stamps for Soda, Energy Drinks | The Star News Network
by Natalia Mittelstadt Nebraska became the first state to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps, for soda and energy drinks after receiving a waiver from the Agriculture Department. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Monday signed the first waiver in U.S. history to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase with SNAP in Nebraska, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. SNAP already cannot be us…
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