Restrictions on food purchases are being implemented by some states. These changes affect recipients of a taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit. They will no longer be able to use this benefit to buy certain types of food.

Further details are available about which states have implemented these restrictions and when they took effect. Some states have recently joined others in putting these restrictions in place.

The start dates for these restrictions vary by state, with some beginning at the end of August and others at the start of September. More information can be found about the specific states and their respective start dates.