Arkansas SNAP Shake-Up: Comments Open for Business
Published Date: 9/15/2026
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Summary
This notice invites the public to comment on the State of Arkansas' demonstration project authorized under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2026(b). The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) will take appropriate action as necessary in response to comments.
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Arkansas SNAP: Certain Drinks and Candy Blocked
If you receive SNAP benefits in Arkansas, the State asked to change what counts as grocery ‘food’ so that you could not buy soda, low- and no-calorie soda, fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice, other unhealthy drinks, and candy with SNAP. The State formally requested the project on April 15, 2025, modified that request on May 5, 2026, requested implementation on July 1, 2026, and FNA approved the initial request on June 10, 2025.
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