What items can no longer be bought with SNAP in South Carolina?

From 2026-11-01, SNAP in South Carolina no longer covers candy, energy drinks, soft drinks and other sweetened drinks, under a USDA waiver. Soft drinks are carbonated drinks with more than 5 grams of sugar or sweetener; the state says diet and zero sugar soft drinks stay covered. Energy drinks are those with 65 mg or more of caffeine per 8 ounces, not coffee or tea. Candy means sweetened bars, drops or pieces; protein and granola bars, baking items and bakery items are not candy.

Stores have a 90-day grace period from the start date. After it, a first finding brings a warning letter and a second can mean removal from SNAP, per the USDA retailer memo as reported by NACS.

Uncheck reads your register's item list in your browser and marks every item under South Carolina's rules.

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