Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Florida will no longer be allowed to purchase certain foods and drinks.
Starting April 20, soda, energy drinks, candy and ultra-processed shelf-stable prepared desserts will be excluded from SNAP purchases, according to the Florida Snap program.
The program said the change comes to provide low-income households with access to a more nutritious diet.
Items allowed under SNAP Benefits
Fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, dairy and other staples that support a balanced diet
Sport drinks, plain or naturally flavored sparkling waters and drinks that contain more than 50% juice or have less than 5 grams of added sugar per serving
Coffee, tea, and sports drinks
Granola bars, breakfast toaster strudels, breakfast biscuits and breakfast toaster pastries
Freshly prepared baked goods
For more information on the new SNAP benefit purchase restrictions, click here.