In days, S.C. will curb candy, soda purchases under SNAP

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleCOLUMBIA, S.C. - A previously delayed change will take effect Sunday, affecting what South Carolina families can buy with food stamps.On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Social Services changes which foods are eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.Amick Farms expansion brings 40 new jobs to Edgefield CountyAmick Farms is adding a new hatchery operation in Edgefield County as part of a more than $54.7 million expansion. Candy, energy drinks, soft drinks and other sweetened beverages will no longer be covered by SNAP. Diet and zero-sugar soft drinks will still be eligible.The shift was originally supposed to start Aug. 31, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture — which oversees SNAP — directed South Carolina to delay it.All SNAP-approved retailers in South Carolina must follow the new rules.For more information, visit dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/healthy-food-sc/. Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.COLUMBIA, S.C. - A previously delayed change will take effect Sunday, affecting what South Carolina families can buy with food stamps.On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Social Services changes which foods are eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.Amick Farms expansion brings 40 new jobs to Edgefield CountyAmick Farms is adding a new hatchery operation in Edgefield County as part of a more than $54.7 million expansion. Candy, energy drinks, soft drinks and other sweetened beverages will no longer be covered by SNAP. Diet and zero-sugar soft drinks will still be eligible.The shift was originally supposed to start Aug. 31, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture — which oversees SNAP — directed South Carolina to delay it.All SNAP-approved retailers in South Carolina must follow the new rules.For more information, visit dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/healthy-food-sc/.