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SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia

Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Bureau Chief · Garden City, NY

Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.

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Bureau Chief · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM · 1 min read
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SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia — Huntington Community news

Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions.

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