food stamps

More than 130,000 Louisiana families will see their SNAP benefits decrease in January, according to the Department of Children and Family Services.

The benefits are increasing to try to keep up with the cost of living due to inflation.

If you receive food stamps, then you now have another option when it comes to buying your groceries.

If you receive SNAP benefits, you have some extra funds coming your way next month. The federal government has approved a round of supplement SNAP benefits for January.

Louisiana SNAP Benefits are on the increase as of October 1st. Here's how much more you should be expecting and how to make sure you're getting it.

Those who receive SNAP benefits in Louisiana are now getting a little bit more to spend on healthier food choices as of October 1st.

A special waiver has been put in place to allow those who receive SNAP benefits the ability to purchase hot foods through September 28th.

The Biden administration has approved a significant increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families.

Part of your hurricane planning needs to be pre-registering for DSNAP benefits ahead of the storm. Now is the time to take that action.

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.

On April 1, Louisiana's new food stamp work rule goes into effect and is expected to impact 31,000 residents.

A large group of Louisiana residents who currently receive food stamps could lose their benefits should Louisiana lawmakers agree.

Why would anyone want to work when the government is practically begging you to stay home and do nothing?

People in 11 parishes hit hardest by the August floods are now eligible for another round of federal food stamp aid.

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?

The best way to pre-register is online at www.dcfs.la.gov/preregister, or you can call 1-888-LAHELP-U (1-888-524-3578).

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.

Because of the recent flooding the state of Louisiana has authorized emergency food and grocery benefits for those affected by the high water.

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.