SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) beneficiaries in Florida will no longer be able to purchase a range of foods considered to have low nutritional value starting January 2026.

Florida's SNAP program will exclude junk food like soda and candy starting in 2026 as part of a "novel demonstration project."

Florida is among a few states that have narrowed their list of food eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) this week to exclude sugary snacks and drinks. Why it matters: Starting next year,