From 2026 the Supplemental Nutrition Support Program (SNAPfor its acronym in English) will make changes to its requirements and also restrictions on the use of services. Some people could even lose their assistance if they don’t follow the new rules, including residents of Arizona.
Program payments in Arizona is carried out during the first 13 days of each month and sorted by the first letter of the beneficiary’s last nameas established by the calendar of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDAfor its acronym in English).
In the first month of New Year the exact payment dates SNAP Are:
In Arizonathe resources of the SNAP According to the USDA, they cannot be used to purchase the following foods:
Although Arizona is not one of them des new restrictions Number of items that can be purchased with SNAPthere are 18 entities of USA This will ban the purchase of “junk food” and sugary drinks, some from January 2026 and others in the following months. These are:
After the President Donald Trump will sign it A big, beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), an expected one reduction important in the number of SNAP recipients.
This is due to the new guidelines that are applied in the program, some of which stand out such as:
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