How Are SNAP Benefits Changing? Here's What the Program Will Look Like in 2026

There are several changes coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2026, including stricter bans on ...
Marketplace

SNAP changes and funding threats put continued strain on food banks after shutdown

Weeks after the government shutdown came to an end, millions of Americans may be on the verge of losing access to public food ...

Iowa to participate in Summer EBT program with adjusted state guidelines

In 2025, the state introduced the Healthy Kids Iowa initiative as an alternative to Summer EBT. The program was meant to ...

SNAP Benefits: What To Expect in 2026

A total of 18 states will be banning junk food and/or drink purchases using SNAP benefits in 2026. These states are Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, ...

Iowa families, food banks favor summer EBT as state opts back into program

Iowa is reversing course on summer food assistance, opting back into the Summer EBT program after replacing it with state-run ...

Iowa returns to Summer EBT program after one-year absence

Iowa will return to the federal Summer EBT program this year after opting out last year in favor of a state-run alternative.
KTIV

Iowa to scrap Healthy Kids Iowa in favor of federal, summer feeding program

Eligible Iowa households can receive a monthly allotment to spend on certain food items at the grocery store throughout the ...
The Gazette

Iowa to participate in Summer EBT in 2026 after state program reached far fewer children

Iowa announced on Monday that it will return to a federal summer food assistance program. The announcement came on the same day a new report showed Iowa's program in 2025 fell well short of reaching ...