Beginning April 20, 2026, SNAP benefits in Florida will no longer cover soda, candy, energy drinks, or snack desserts. "Florida has received federal approval to implement Florida’s SNAP changes to ...

It's the first time a state's oversights in distributing food assistance is being tied to financial penalties.

Changes to Florida SNAP benefits went into effect on April 20. The changes exclude SNAP recipients from buying soda, candy, energy drinks and ultra-processed prepared desserts. The new rules are in ...

Florida will ban SNAP recipients from buying soda, candy, and other sweets starting in April. The change is part of a federal program to promote healthy diets among food assistance recipients. Critics ...

ORLANDO, Fla. - Starting on Monday, April 20, 2026, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Florida will no longer include soda, energy drinks, candy, and some dessert snack foods ...

Florida Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients awoke on April 20 to some fairly significant changes to their benefits. In an effort that the department says will help promote the ...