More SNAP Restrictions Loom: What Recipients Should Expect

States and federal officials are tightening rules on food purchases made withSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, aiming to steer spending toward healthier options.Here’s a breakdown of the changes ahead.New Purchase Limits Starting in 2026Nearly a dozen states plan to bar recipients from buying soda, energy drinks, and candy with their SNAP benefits in the coming months.