Starting Jan. 1, Florida’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) recipients can no longer use their food stamp benefits to buy soda, energy drinks, candy or prepared desserts.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture signed the waiver on Monday, approving the changes for Florida’s program. Florida’s new restrictions are being touted as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to Make America Healthy Again.

“In Florida, we are ensuring SNAP supports nutritious options that help families thrive, not unhealthy products that lead to long-term health problems. Thank you to President Trump for approving our waiver request,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget. No SNAP household in Florida may opt out of

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