Louisiana SNAP recipients can no longer purchase candy, soda, energy drinks, and gum with their benefits as of Wednesday.

It's part of a growing movement to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with federal food benefits.

Those using SNAP in Louisiana won't be able to purchase candy, soda or energy drinks with their benefits.

Louisiana SNAP recipients can no longer use food stamps to buy soda, candy and energy drinks under new restrictions as state embraces MAHA movement.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is empowering families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...

The move aligns with broader efforts to promote Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative.

If you receive SNAP benefits in Louisiana, effective today (Feb. 18, 2026), you will no longer be able to use your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to buy certain non-nutritious foods.

If you receive SNAP benefits, Louisiana’s new restriction means you can no longer use your card to buy certain non-nutritious foods. Here's what to know.

Families in Louisiana who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits can no longer use those benefits to buy sugary drinks and candy.