Utah bans soda purchases with SNAP starting January 1 — what shoppers need to know

Starting January 1, 2026, Utah will ban soda purchases with SNAP benefits. The law affects flavored carbonated drinks, but milk, milk substitutes, and real fruit or vegetable juice are still allowed. Other items like hot food, alcohol, tobacco, and non-food products also cannot be bought with SNAP. The change aims to improve health while SNAP benefit amounts stay the same.