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SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans
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· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These changes affect what items can be purchased. New restrictions on food assistance benefits are being implemented.
New restrictions on food assistance benefits are being implemented. These changes affect what items can be purchased. Further details are available on which states have implemented these changes.
Taxpayer-funded benefits will have limitations. Certain food purchases will be restricted for recipients.
Some states have already begun implementing these restrictions, with more to follow soon. Specific dates for implementation vary by state, with some starting at the end of August and others in early September.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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