These states have banned junk food for SNAP purchases

""We all know we're at the point where we must do something to correct the chronic health problems that Americans face," Rollins said. Twelve states previously adopted waiver terms. Mehmet Oz, who runs Medicare and Medicaid, said states that ban junk food will get extra funds. "As the six documents here that were signed by Secretary Rollins today would attest, there's a lot of interest in this, you get paid extra money.""

"The new waivers restrict the purchase of non-nutritious items like soda, energy drinks, certain juices, prepared desserts and candy. Specifics vary by state. Most implementation dates are Jan. 1. "These waivers are a key step in ensuring that taxpayer dollars provide nutritious options that improve health outcomes within SNAP," the USDA website said. By the numbers: SNAP served about 42 million people per month in fiscal year 2024, or 12% of U.S. residents, per USDA data."

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled waiver agreements with Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. The waivers restrict SNAP purchases of non-nutritious items such as soda, energy drinks, certain juices, prepared desserts and candy, with specifics varying by state. Most implementations begin Jan. 1. Twelve states previously adopted similar waiver terms. Mehmet Oz said states that ban junk food will receive extra funds and noted strong interest tied to additional payments. SNAP served about 42 million people per month in fiscal year 2024, roughly 12% of U.S. residents. Earlier federal action paused aid to states that withheld recipient identifying information.

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