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Reviewed Florida-specific EBT and SNAP news items about benefit timing, eligibility, and program rules.
Updated on: September 29, 2026
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USDA/FNA opened a request for comments on Florida’s SNAP demonstration project restricting purchases of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts. The comment deadline is October 15, 2026.
Florida’s SNAP food restriction waiver took effect April 20, 2026, restricting purchases of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts; USDA’s September 2026 waiver page continues to list Florida as approved.
Florida’s USDA-approved SNAP food restriction waiver began April 20, 2026, and continues to affect EBT purchases during August and September 2026. The waiver restricts purchases of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts.
Florida’s SNAP purchase restrictions began April 20, 2026 and continue to affect purchases during May and June. SNAP benefits can no longer be used for soda, energy drinks, candy, and ultra-processed shelf-stable prepared desserts.
Florida's SNAP restrictions took effect April 20, 2026, limiting SNAP purchases of certain soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts while leaving core grocery staples eligible.