Latest SNAP Updates

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  State · Oct 30, 2026

  New soda/candy purchase limits start Nov. 1, 2026 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina and Virginia

  

  FNA lists Nov. 1, 2026 as the target implementation date. Item definitions vary by state.

  Effective Nov 1, 2026 · Applies to MT, ND, SC, VA

  • SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (USDA FNA)

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  EBT · Sep 8, 2026

  Federal replacement of skimmed SNAP benefits remains expired

  

  Replacement covered thefts through Dec. 20, 2024 only. Protect your card: change your PIN often and never share it.

  Effective Dec 21, 2024 · Applies to all states

  • Stolen benefits (USDA FNA)

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  Federal · Aug 24, 2026

  States may use a simplified process to update utility allowances for FY2027

  

  FNA allowed states to raise FY2026 standard utility allowances by the CPI change (3.5%) for FY2027. Each state publishes its own values.

  Effective Oct 1, 2026 · Applies to all states

  • Simplified Process for FY2027 SUA Values (USDA FNA)

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  Federal · Aug 21, 2026

  FY2027 SNAP cost-of-living adjustments take effect Oct. 1, 2026

  

  Maximum allotment for a family of four in the 48 states and DC is $1,023; minimum benefit rises to $25; standard deduction $217 (1-3 people); shelter cap $769.

  Effective Oct 1, 2026 · Applies to all states

  • SNAP FY2027 COLA memo (USDA FNA)
  • COLA page (USDA FNA)

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  Eligibility · Oct 31, 2025 May be outdated

  Noncitizen SNAP eligibility narrowed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

  

  Refugees, asylees, parolees and several other groups are no longer eligible unless they are lawful permanent residents; applied at application and at recertification.

  Effective Jul 4, 2025 · Applies to all states

  • OBBB Alien SNAP Eligibility memo (USDA FNA)

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  Federal · Sep 4, 2025 May be outdated

  Internet costs no longer count toward the shelter deduction

  

  Under OBBBA Sec. 10104, internet expenses cannot be included in shelter costs or utility allowances.

  Effective Jul 4, 2025 · Applies to all states

  • SNAP Provisions of OBBBA memo (USDA FNA)

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  Eligibility · Sep 4, 2025 May be outdated

  Work-rule time limit now applies to adults up to age 64

  

  OBBBA raised the ABAWD upper age to 64, limited the dependent exception to children under 14, and removed exceptions for veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and former foster youth.

  Effective Jul 4, 2025 · Applies to all states

  • SNAP Provisions of OBBBA memo (USDA FNA)

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