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SNAP Rules by State: 2026 EBT Food Restrictions & Eligibility

SNAP food rules are changing in several states. Federal SNAP rules still determine which foods are generally eligible, but some states have received approval to restrict certain products. Select your state to see current rules, upcoming changes, and what they may mean while you shop.

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States

Use our state lookup tool to see SNAP and EBT rules where you live. Tap your state to compare eligibility, purchase rules, and special programs, all linked to official resources.

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What SNAP Shoppers Are Checking

MetricLast 30 days
Total scans2,305
Unique UPCs scanned2,058
Texas scans762 (about 33%)
Florida scans689 (about 30%)
Arkansas scans230 (about 10%)
Eligible results1,523
Restricted by state396
Uncertain326
Federally not eligible60
EBT Snap Scan usage data — 30 days ending September 28, 2026

Examples of items users scanned that showed restrictions

  • Texas – sweetened beverages — 207 scans
  • Florida – prepared desserts — 97 scans
  • Florida – candy — 35 scans
  • Oklahoma – sweetened beverages — 26 scans
  • Florida – soda — 25 scans
  • Arkansas – juice under 50% — 19 scans
  • Arkansas – unhealthy beverages — 16 scans
  • Idaho – soda — 15 scans
  • Texas – candy — 12 scans
  • Florida – energy drinks — 10 scans

These examples come from how people actually used EBT Snap Scan during the 30 days ending September 28, 2026. Each line shows a product category that app users scanned in that period and how many times it was scanned, along with whether the app showed a possible restriction. These numbers describe EBT Snap Scan usage only — they do not set statewide SNAP policy, and they do not represent the behavior or choices of all SNAP shoppers.

How We Update SNAP Info

SNAP is a federal program administered by states. States may receive approval from the USDA to apply certain food-purchase restrictions. As a result, the same product may be treated differently depending on the shopper’s state.

We pull SNAP and EBT rules from federal guidance and official state agency sites. Information is reviewed regularly, but policies can change quickly, so always confirm details with your local office.

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