Federal changes stemming from the One Big Beautiful bill will take effect on April 1 and cut off food assistance for thousands of immigrants. Thousands of refugees and immigrants in Illinois are about to lose access to federal food assistance due to new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility rules that take effect on April 1.

New rules around what SNAP users can purchase with their benefits will start in April.

Some major shakeups are coming to Texas' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The changes aim to restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase most sweetened beverages and candy in order to determine whether the restrictions lead to “healthier food choices.

Refugees and other immigrants are no longer eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as states implement a federal rule change. The restriction is one of many moves that has made it harder for immigrants to access federal benefits.

Milk products, ice cream and snacks like chips can still be purchased with SNAP benefits in Texas, but check out the list of what is prohibited.

Starting Wednesday, April 1, Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will no longer be able to use their Lone Star Cards to buy candy, gum, or sweetened drinks.