# Federal Register #FNA-2026-0310

Public Comment Request: Oklahoma SNAP Demonstration Project Food Item Restrictions

**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** FNA-2026-0310

This opportunity involves a public comment request from the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, regarding Oklahoma's SNAP Demonstration Project.
- Government Buyer:
  - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Project Details:
  - Oklahoma proposes to amend SNAP food eligibility, specifically excluding candy and soft drinks from allowable purchases
  - The demonstration project is focused on policy changes, not procurement of goods or services
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement opportunity
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested
- Unique Requirements:
  - The project seeks public feedback on the proposed policy change
  - No technical or procurement requirements are specified

### Description

This notice invites the public to comment on the State of Oklahoma's demonstration project authorized under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2026(b). The project aims to amend the SNAP definition of food for purchase to exclude candy and soft drinks. The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) approved the initial demonstration project request on August 4, 2025. Comments on the implementation and operation of the demonstration project are invited and must be received by October 15, 2026.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18891/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-state-of-oklahoma-snap-demonstration-project)