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Idaho EBT news
Reviewed Idaho-specific EBT and SNAP news items about benefit timing, eligibility, and program rules.
Updated on: September 15, 2026
Independent information tool. Not a government website.
Idaho’s SNAP food restriction waiver took effect February 15, 2026, restricting purchases of soda and candy; USDA’s September 2026 waiver page continues to list Idaho as approved.
Idaho’s USDA-approved SNAP food restriction waiver began February 15, 2026, and continues to affect EBT purchases during August and September 2026. The waiver restricts purchases of soda and candy.