Soda purchases down 13% after SNAP sugary drink restrictions, study finds

Before the ban, the average SNAP household bought about 185 ounces of soda per month. That’s about 15 cans. The 13% drop is ...

SNAP Benefits Update: Map Shows States With Biggest Enrollment Decline

U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA) data shows a drop in enrollment from 42.2 million in May 2025 to 36.6 million in May ...

Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected as work requirements kick in

The number of people receiving SNAP food aid has fallen more than 13% in a year as changes to the biggest U.S. food aid ...

SNAP restrictions on candy and sodas delayed in South Carolina after court ruling

South Carolina's plan to bar SNAP purchases of candy, sodas and energy drinks is delayed to at least Nov. 1 after a federal ...

SNAP enrollment falls by nearly 4 million as new eligibility rules take hold

Millions have already stopped receiving SNAP benefits under a sweeping new law — and parts of it haven't even kicked in yet. Here's what changed, and how to check if it affects you.