The City Council is also considering legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase cigarettes from 18 to 21, and another that would prohibit merchants from displaying the packs of cigarettes that are for sale
Why Some Foods Are Restricted You might wonder: Why cant I buy hot food? Heres the simple reason: SNAP is for cooking at home Hot food = like restaurant food Government wants you to use money for longer-lasting groceries Arkansas-Specific SNAP Rules (2026 Updates) Even though rules are mostly the same everywhere, heres what matters in Arkansas: Simple Points: You usually cant buy fast food with SNAP Big stores and markets accept EBT Cities like Little Rock have many options Common Stores: Walmart Kroger Local shops Farmers markets How to Avoid EBT Declines (Step-by-Step) Follow These Steps: Keep items separate Put SNAP and non-SNAP items apart Check labels Nutrition Facts = OK Supplement Facts = NOT OK Dont buy hot food Thats the #1 reason for decline Check your balance Make sure you have enough money Ask cashier to split payment Pay the rest with cash/card Decision Framework: Is This Item SNAP Eligible
I discussed one of the risks of e-cigarettes in my last post regarding the toxicity of e-liquid
Resources available include: quitStart, a free app for your smartphone the CDCs (800)-QUI-TNOW hotline, a nationwide portal to state-specific quit hotlines the American Cancer Societys Quit for Life hotline, available 24/7: 866-QUIT-4-LIFE Nicotine Anonymous, a support group for those recovering from addiction to nicotine For many people, smoking tobacco is the primary cause of their COPD
WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023
