SNAP

Congress is debating the biggest SNAP cuts in history—and with 3M Texans on food assistance, the impact could stretch from dinner tables to grocery stores statewide.

Proposed federal SNAP cuts could reshape how over 800,000 Louisiana residents buy groceries—and put pressure on stores, local economies, and family budgets statewide.

Louisiana families that receive SNAP Benefits might soon notice their purchasing power has changed and some items will no longer be included under the program.

Louisiana families will want to double check their SNAP/EBT Card today. Major changes in the program could affect your purchasing power as you feed your family.

Texas families who rely on the Lone Star Card for SNAP Benefits should double check those accounts immediately. Your spending power has changed.

It appears that for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Louisiana will not participate in a summer feeding program that helps the poor.

So many families rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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

There are changes coming to SNAP benefit recipients that will take place beginning October 1st, the start of the new federal fiscal year.

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

If you qualify for SNAP, Medicaid, or unemployment benefits you might be eligible for free internet service on your smartphone.

The benefits will go up by about 15 percent.

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.

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

Due to an as of now an unidentified technical issue, all Louisiana State government network traffic has been shut down throughout state offices.

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).

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

The plaintiffs are seeking to stop the new requirements and are asking to get the case certified as a class-action lawsuit.

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.

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