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Reviewed South Carolina-specific EBT and SNAP news items about benefit timing, eligibility, and program rules.
Updated on: August 29, 2026
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South Carolina’s approved SNAP food restriction waiver has a target implementation date of August 31, 2026. The waiver restricts SNAP purchases of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages.
USDA lists South Carolina’s SNAP Food Restriction Waiver target implementation date as August 31, 2026. The waiver restricts SNAP purchases of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages.
South Carolina’s planned SNAP purchase restrictions were set to begin August 31, 2026, blocking SNAP purchases of candy, soft drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened beverages. A court order delayed implementation while the state gathers more public comment.
Beginning August 31, 2026, South Carolina SNAP benefits may no longer be used to purchase candy, soft drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened beverages. The state says the restrictions apply to all SNAP-authorized retailers in South Carolina and to all SNAP households shopping in the state; diet or zero-sugar soft drinks remain allowable.
South Carolina’s approved waiver has a target implementation date of Aug. 31, 2026, and restricts SNAP purchases of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages.
South Carolina’s USDA-approved SNAP food restriction waiver has a target implementation date of August 31, 2026. The waiver restricts purchases of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages.
Forage posted scheduled processor maintenance affecting South Carolina on August 20, August 23, August 25, and September 17, 2026. The notices say EBT processing may be impacted, with expected interruptions ranging from about 10 minutes to as long as 1 hour depending on the maintenance window.
South Carolina’s Healthy Food Choice Project begins August 31, 2026. SNAP benefits may no longer be used in South Carolina to buy candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages. Diet or zero-sugar soft drinks remain allowable SNAP purchases.
USDA approved South Carolina’s SNAP food restriction waiver for two years, effective August 31, 2026. The waiver excludes candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits.
South Carolina’s SNAP waiver is scheduled to take effect August 31, 2026, restricting purchases of candy, soft drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened beverages with SNAP benefits. The restriction excludes items such as milk or milk substitutes, beverages with at least 50% fruit/vegetable juice, infant formula, sports or rehydration beverages, carbonated water, and certain medical-use beverages.