The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has undergone changes under the Trump administration, and there are more to come.
SNAP recipients are receiving notification that their Electronic Benefits Transfer cards will not cover the cost of some foods deemed less healthy by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Here’s what we know about the changes.
Announcement of Changes
In December of 2025, USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the approval of six new states that received SNAP food-choice waivers under the Make America Healthy Again initiative.
The changes will amend the statutory definition of “food for purchase” and restrict some unhealthy foods, as a way to improve the health of SNAP recipients. …