Louisiana families with school-age children may still apply for the P-EBT card and the $285 monthly stipend but the deadline for application is June 8th.
One Louisiana lawmaker shares the frustration of many of her constituents. She's grateful for the help, but why is it taking so long and why must it be so difficult to apply for?
As Acadiana recovers from the Flood of 2016, we will all pull together to get through it. There are people and agencies who are ready to help you get the help you need. If you weren't impacted greatly and want to lend a hand, there are ways you can do that, too.
It's estimated that near 300,000 Louisiana residents, mainly the working poor, will now be eligible to receive health insurance through Medicaid as a result of the expansion.
Governor Edwards tells food stamp recipients if you want our help, you've got to do your part. This new order is expected to impact 47-thousand Louisiana residents.
A house committee passes legislation that closes a Louisiana loophole that allows people to collect food stamp benefits without working 20 hours per week or performing 20 hours of community service per week.
Governor-elect John Bel Edwards is already putting his stamp on the new regime in Baton Rouge as he is taking steps so that low-income families do not lose their food stamp benefits in January.
According to a DCFS statement, no longer can able-bodied adults without dependents receive SNAP benefits if they are not employed or not seeking employment.