Effective 1/1/2026
The State of Nebraska has revised regulations regarding SNAP benefits that will affect certain items that restrict the purchase of:
- Carbonated soft drinks
- Iced Tea (except unsweetened)
- Other packaged beverages
- Energy drinks (including no carbonation)
- Sparkling Water
- Ready-to-Drink coffee (except unsweetened)
- Fountain drinks cold
To read more about the Healthy Food Waiver changes or to view Frequently Asked Questions, please visit:
Nebraska’s Health and Human Services website
