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SNAP no longer covers soda, candy and energy drinks in Montana. Here’s what changed

November 2, 2026

by Hannah Whitcomb

Bottles of regular soft drinks lined up on grocery store shelves

Montana’s Healthy SNAP waiver took effect Nov. 1. Benefits and eligibility stay the same, but four categories of products can no longer be bought with an EBT card.