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Millions of Americans relying on SNAP benefits are facing the most sweeping rule changes in decades. Starting April 20, 2026, Florida joins Texas and Colorado in banning certain foods from EBT purchases — and expanded work requirements now affect adults up to age 64. Here's everything you need to know.::alert info
Florida's SNAP food restrictions take effect **April 20, 2026** — just days away. If you use SNAP in Florida, Texas, or Colorado, your eligible purchases have already changed or are about to.
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## Which States Are Restricting SNAP Foods?
The Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" push has led the USDA to approve a wave of state-level SNAP Food Restriction Waivers. As of April 2026, **22 states** have restrictions in effect or pending approval. Here are the states with confirmed, active restrictions:
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- **Florida** — Bans soda, energy drinks, candy, ultra-processed desserts (effective April 20, 2026)
- **Texas** — Bans candy and sweetened beverages with 5g+ added sugar (effective April 1, 2026)
- **Colorado** — Bans soft drinks with natural or artificial sweeteners (effective March 1, 2026)
- **Arkansas** — Will ban soda, candy, fruit drinks under 50% real juice (effective July 1, 2026)
- **West Virginia** — Food restrictions approved, implementation in progress
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### Florida (Starting April 20, 2026)
Florida's "Healthy SNAP" program is the broadest rollout yet. SNAP recipients in Florida will no longer be able to use their EBT cards to purchase:
- **Soda and soft drinks** (all varieties)
- **Energy drinks** (Red Bull, Monster, Celsius, etc.)
- **Candy** (all categories, including gum and chocolate)
- **Ultra-processed shelf-stable prepared desserts** (packaged cakes, cookies, pastries)
Items that remain EBT-eligible in Florida include fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, cereals, and 100% fruit or vegetable juices.
### Texas (Effective April 1, 2026 — Already Active)
For full coverage, visit https://www.linos.ai/health/snap-benefits-2026-food-restrictions-rules-changes/
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