MAHA: 12 States Cutting Soda, Candy from Food Stamps

In total, 12 states are now approved to limit food stamps since President Donald Trump took office in January and tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — the figurehead of the MAHA movement — to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Below are the 12 states making these cuts:

Arkansas: Soda, fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice, other unhealthy drinks, and candy will be barred from food stamps purchases by July 2026.

Colorado: By March 2026, SNAP will restrict soft drink purchases.

Florida: Soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts will no longer be permitted food stamp purchases by January 2026.

Idaho: Soda and candy will be restricted by January 2026.

Indiana: Soft drinks and candy will be restricted by January 2026.

Iowa: By January 2026, taxable food items in the state, which will include most candy, soft drinks, and prepared foods, will be restricted.

Louisiana: With a target date of January 15, 2026, the state will ban the purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy with SNAP.

Nebraska: Soda and energy drinks will be restricted by January 2026.

Oklahoma: Soft drinks and candy will be restricted by January 2026.

Texas: By April 2026, sweetened drinks and candy will be barred from SNAP purchases.

Utah: Soft drink purchases will be barred by January 2026.

West Virginia: Soda will be restricted by January 2026.

🚨 BREAKING: Secretary RFK Jr. says he is officially moving to BAN food stamps from being used for soda

FINALLY!

"The U.S. Taxpayer should NOT be paying to feed the poorest kids in the country food that will give them diabetes."

"We are spending $405 MILLION a day on SNAP..… pic.twitter.com/jjsmZ8DrGE

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 4, 2025