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Louisiana SNAP ban starts in February 2026: What to know

SNAP participants in Louisiana will no longer be able to buy certain food items using benefits starting February 2026.

SNAP ban on candy, sugary drinks starts in February in Louisiana

Beginning Feb. 18, SNAP benefits in Louisiana can no longer be used to buy candy, soft drinks or energy drinks. State leaders ...
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Louisiana SNAP recipients will soon see changes under waiver

The SNAP Food Restriction Waiver allows states to limit the purchase of certain foods and beverages with SNAP benefits.
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SNAP Benefit Changes Coming to Louisiana: Foods You Won’t Be Able to Buy

SNAP benefit changes are on the way in Louisiana. The new restrictions don’t go into effect right away, but in just a few ...

Gov. Jeff Landry: No new SNAP benefits for Louisiana until federal government shutdown ends

Governor Jeff Landry has warned Louisiana SNAP recipients that no new funds will be added to their cards starting Nov. 1 due ...

Louisiana SNAP changes aim to promote healthier eating without increasing grocery costs

With food prices still high, some SNAP recipients worry the changes could strain already-tight budgets. However, dietitians ...

SNAP Benefit Map Shows States With Junk Food Bans in 2026

Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition ...
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States are tightening limits on what SNAP recipients can do with their benefits

By the end of the year, 18 states will limit the purchase of "non-nutritious" food and drinks. What that means is up to the ...
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Louisiana SNAP recipients to get full federal benefits for November, Gov. Landry says

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry announced that Louisiana SNAP recipients are getting their full federal benefits for November, with some getting extra assistance administered by ...