food stamps

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.

Louisiana legislators want to have a bigger say in who qualifies for food stamp assistance in Louisiana and who does not.

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.

Retailers and EBT cardholders face penalties if they violate the law.