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Hurricane Delta - SNAP, DSNAP Assistance

October 26, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized DCFS to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) assistance due to Hurricane Delta.

The DSNAP application process will run from Monday, Oct. 26, to Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.

SNAP Updates - 2020 Hurricane Season

October 10, 2020

During disasters, SNAP benefit amounts and schedules may be changed to provide additional assistance.

Pre-Register for DSNAP Benefits

October 07, 2020

Pre-register for DSNAP now and be ready if DSNAP becomes available for your community. pre-registration is simple and will accelerate the DSNAP application process.

Louisiana Receives Waiver to Allow Purchase of "Hot Foods" with SNAP Benefits

September 05, 2020

Louisiana participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their benefits to purchase "hot" or prepared foods from authorized SNAP retailers during the month of September, following waiver approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

The waiver will now last through November 30, 2020. (Had been set to expire Oct. 31.)

Get SNAP

June 23, 2020

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health.