The changes in four states mean certain sugary items will no longer be eligible for purchase using SNAP benefits.

AUSTIN - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that they can no longer buy candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star Cards in Texas starting April 1,

More than one million Georgians who rely on SNAP benefits could face delays or denials

Ohio’s request comes amid similar efforts in other states to narrow the range of products eligible under SNAP.

On April 1, Texas becomes the first state to ban SNAP recipients from buying candy, gum, and sweetened soft drinks. Many more changes are underway for SNAP users, the most in recent memory.

It means that, under the new rules, certain New Yorkers are now required to meet work or activity requirements to continue to receive SNAP benefits beyond three months in a three-year period. This applies to New York residents ages 18 to 64 who:

About 43,000 Nevada residents will continue receiving food assistance through the end of April following a court-ordered extension of work requirement waivers.

Patricia Cornetti found out her EBT card funds were drained earlier this week after she shopped at the Dollar General Market on Saturday.