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A CBPP analysis finds more than 4 million people were dropped from SNAP nationwide from July 2025 through March, with about 1.5 million children likely cut from benefits; Arizona saw the steepest declines as states tightened eligibility and screening after the One Big Beautiful Bill.
States are tightening SNAP rules to curb purchases of soda, candy and some snacks, but the specifics vary by state. Iowa highlighted limits on cold sandwiches and granola bars; Idaho’s candy ban still allows KitKats and Twix because they contain flour, and some places restrict sports drinks and certain flavored waters. The patchwork changes aim to promote healthier eating and curb ultra-processed foods, but have caused confusion for SNAP users and retailers and are prompting legal challenges as MAHA’s healthy‑food efforts play out.