Looks like your favorite corner store snack run might be over—at least for millions of SNAP recipients. A new proposal backed by the Trump administration is pushing to ban the purchase of chips, candy, soda, energy drinks, and more with SNAP/EBT benefits starting in 2026.

🍟 “Make America Healthy Again” Or Take Away Choices?

Officials are calling it the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, claiming it’s part of a plan to improve nutrition and tackle chronic health issues in low-income communities. But depending on who you ask, it’s either a bold public health move… or a major overreach.

According to CNN, the policy will roll out in Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia under newly approved SNAP waivers. That means in just over a year, millions of low-income families in these states could lose the option to buy certain snacks and drinks with their benefits.

Critics say the proposal unfairly targets the poor while doing little to address the larger issues behind unhealthy eating. Supporters argue it could save lives and lower healthcare costs in the long run.

Is this the start of a healthier America—or just another way to police food choices for the most vulnerable?