Florida Bans Unhealthy SNAP Purchases
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Florida to Limit SNAP Purchases: A Pilot Program for Healthier Choices
Florida is launching a two-year pilot program in April 2026 to restrict SNAP benefit purchases of unhealthy items like soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts. The program, which starts in April 2026 and ends in April 2028, aims to promote better nutrition among recipients by blocking these purchases. The rules define soda as carbonated drinks with added sugars or sweeteners, but spare plain sparkling water, drinks over fifty percent fruit or vegetable juice, or those with less than five grams of added sugar per serving. Energy drinks with high caffeine levels are also banned. The program builds on long-standing SNAP bans and will be monitored to assess its impact on recipient health.
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