Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said on Tuesday that the state’s new federal waiver banning soda, candy and energy drinks from SNAP purchases, and adding hot rotisserie chicken, is now official. In a video posted to Instagram, Landry held up the signed waiver and thanked President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for approving the change. Local media also reported on the announcement.
“SNAP beneficiaries are more likely to have higher rates of obesity,” Landry said. “That creates a greater risk for chronic diseases. You will no longer be able to buy sugary candy, energy drinks or soft drinks, no more soda pop, on food stamps. But guess what? We’re adding rotisserie chicken. We want all of Louisiana to be healthy.”
The changes are set to take effect in 2026.
“Gone are the days of taxpayers subsidizing unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits,” Landry said in August. “With today’s waiver signing, I am proud to say that Louisiana isn’t just participating in the MAHA movement; we are leading it.”
