In the U.S., some states and territories are still in the process of sending out benefits as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

A junk food ban is going to hit hundreds of thousands of people in one state as the 2026 SNAP benefit changes begin to take place.

Alabama is seeking to prevent the purchase of candy and soda under SNAP.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, recipients will get 63% of their April benefits automatically transferred onto their electronic benefit transfer cards later this week to replace food

A proposed Alabama ban would prohibit SNAP recipients from using their benefits to buy candy and soda, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of people.