Nearly 50,0000 Alabamians are no longer enrolled in SNAP as changes to the federal food assistance program begin to take effect. The decline is compared to January 2025, according to a recent report ...

Alabama lawmakers are considering stricter limits on which food items can be purchased with an EBT card. Legislation from Sen. Arthur Orr would stop Alabama residents from buying candy and soda with ...

Purchases made in stores outside of Alabama or online will be blocked on EBT cards later this month. The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced Monday that they are implementing the block ...

Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Wednesday restricting SNAP purchases of sugary foods and drinks, a move supporters say promotes healthier eating. SB 57, sponsored by Arthur Orr, was approved by the ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Local food banks are responding after nearly 50,000 Alabamians were dropped from the SNAP Food Assistance program. Advocates say that Alabama could be on track to lose up to ...

Sharp enrollment drop: SNAP participation in Alabama fell 6.5% since early 2025, with about 694,000 people now enrolled compared to 743,000 previously. Policy changes bite: The Big Beautiful Bill ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama lawmakers passed a bill on the last day of the legislative session that prevents SNAP recipients from buying sodas and candy. Senate Bill 57 is now on Gov. Kay Ivey’s ...