What SNAP can buy
Can I buy juice with EBT?
The USDA rule
"Any food for the household, such as: fruits and vegetables; meat, poultry, and fish; dairy products; breads and cereals; other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages; and seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat."
USDA, What Can SNAP Buy? (page updated June 4, 2025)
Good to know
- Pure fruit juice is food in every state.
States with a rule on juice
1 states have a USDA waiver that can cover juice; 1 is in effect now. Courts blocked the waivers of Colorado, Iowa, Tennessee and West Virginia on June 22, 2026.
| State | Status | What the waiver restricts |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | In effect | Restricts purchase of soda, fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice, energy drinks, unhealthy drinks, and candy. |
More answers
Common questions
Can I buy juice with EBT?
Yes in most states. Arkansas blocks fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% juice, and some states block other sweetened drinks.
Who decides at the register?
The store's system follows the SNAP rules for each product. If you think a charge is wrong, ask the store, then your state SNAP agency.
Sources: USDA, What Can SNAP Buy? (page updated June 4, 2025); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.