Ohio is putting a planned restriction on sugary drink purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, on hold.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services announced the delay after a request from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration.
The restriction had been scheduled to begin statewide on Oct. 1,…
Starting today, several states are officially implementing SNAP bans on soda and candy. This is part of a sweeping national health initiative.
This significant shift in federal policy means SNAP bans on soda and other non-nutritious items will begin. It will reshape the grocery experience for millions of Americans.
Starting New Year’s Day 2026, the…
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, millions of Americans—including tens of thousands across Greater Cincinnati—face the possibility that November SNAP benefits may not be issued.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), used carryover funds to cover October payments, but officials say those funds are…


