LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Indiana families who use SNAP benefits will be faced with changes beginning in 2026.
According to the Family and Social Services Administration, SNAP benefits can no longer be used to purchase sugary drinks or candy beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
The move is part of FSSA’s “Smart SNAP” program and Gov. Mike Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative, which aims to improve the health of Hoosiers by aligning SNAP benefits with healthier food choices…