SNAP restrictions could change what shoppers buy — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/snap-restrictions-could-change-what-shoppers-buyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Judge halts Tennessee SNAP purchase restrictionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/snap-restrictions-could-change-what-shoppers-buyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/snap-restrictions-could-change-what-shoppers-buy#u11430Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:57:15 +0000A federal judge issued a temporary block on Tennessee's plan to limit what SNAP recipients can purchase. These changes were set for later this summer. The USDA has previously allowed 23 states to restrict the sale of candy and sugary drinks.What's confirmed:A federal judge temporarily blocked Tennessee's plan to restrict SNAP benefit purchases.The USDA granted waivers to 23 states to restrict the purchase of candy and sugary drinks using SNAP benefits. USDA Approves SNAP Junk Food Restrictions in 23 Stateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/snap-restrictions-could-change-what-shoppers-buyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/snap-restrictions-could-change-what-shoppers-buy#u7858Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:40:24 +0000The USDA has granted waivers allowing 23 states to restrict the purchase of sugary drinks and candy using SNAP benefits. These policies affect one-third of recipients and may reduce food sales by $830 million. Major food companies and retailers like Walmart are monitoring the impact on packaged food demand.What's confirmed:The USDA approved waivers for 23 states to restrict the purchase of candy and sugary drinks via SNAP.These restrictions affect one-third of SNAP recipients.The bans could result in $830 million in lost food sales.Arkansas will ban juice, candy, and soda from SNAP starting Ju