Twelve U.S. states have officially adopted waivers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict what kinds of food can be purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Oklahoma's waiver request to exclude certain junk foods from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, called SNAP.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday approved a waiver from Colorado seeking to exempt soda and sugary beverages from SNAP beginning in 2026.