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SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Mark Richardson , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway These restrictions, which took effect on July 1, ban the use of taxpayer-funded benefits to buy junk food.
In other parts of the country, changes are being made to food assistance programs. Arkansas is one of the states taking action, with new restrictions on food purchases for recipients of SNAP benefits. These restrictions, which took effect on July 1, ban the use of taxpayer-funded benefits to buy junk food.
Arkansas is not alone in implementing such restrictions, as other states have also put bans in place. For more information on the specifics of these restrictions and the other states with similar bans, readers can refer to the source for further details.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In other parts of the country, changes are being made to food assistance programs. Arkansas is one of the states taking action, with new restrictions on food purchases for recipients of SNAP…
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