What Can You Not Buy With Food Stamps Anymore?
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As of October 2025, approximately 42 million Americans rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to afford groceries. While the program offers broad purchasing power for household food items, recent state-level waivers and long-standing federal rules determine what you can and cannot buy with food stamps, with significant new restrictions on certain processed foods taking effect in 2026. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the changing and enduring limitations of SNAP benefits.
