TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) recipients in Florida and a dozen other states will be facing more restrictions on what they can purchase starting next year.

The United States Department of Agriculture is allowing states to manage their programs with SNAP Food Restriction Waivers.

The waivers restrict recipients from purchasing non-nutritious items like soda and candy.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed the waivers on Monday "to further advance President Trump's efforts to Make America Healthy Again."

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Floridians who use SNAP, also known as food stamps, won't be able to purchase soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts with their benefits.

“In Florida, we are ensuring SNAP supports nutritious opt

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