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Reviewed EBT and SNAP news items that may affect South Carolina households. National items are included only when they are relevant across states.
Updated on: July 24, 2026
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A June 22, 2026 federal district court decision vacated USDA approvals that allowed several states to restrict SNAP purchases such as soda and candy. The ruling is affecting the July–August 2026 window because some state restrictions were scheduled to begin during that period, including Arkansas on July 1, Tennessee on July 31, Hawaii on August 1, and South Carolina on August 31.
USDA’s SNAP food-restriction waiver list shows South Carolina with an August 31, 2026 target implementation date restricting purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages. The August implementation is affected by the federal court ruling vacating USDA food-restriction waiver approvals.