Ohio food stamp shoppers will not be able to use their benefits on sugar-sweetened drinks or on any fountain drinks beginning April 1, 2027, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s list of state restriction waivers. The list was updated October 13, 2026.
That is six months later than the date Ohio first had in mind, and it matters for anyone who planned around an autumn start.
What USDA’s list says about Ohio
USDA’s SNAP food restriction waiver table describes Ohio’s waiver as one that restricts sugar-sweetened beverages and all fountain drinks, with a target implementation date of April 1, 2027. The page notes no court order affecting Ohio…