Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Aug. 4, 2025, the USDA announced that the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approved the Louisiana Department of Children and ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (LSU Manship School News Service) — Changes in federal law will require Louisiana to spend $42.3 million more on the SNAP program in the coming fiscal year, while food stamp ...

Louisiana to distribute 100% of SNAP funds next week. Recipients who received 65% during shutdown will get remaining benefits. State reallocated funds to provide partial assistance during shutdown.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - New rules governing how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can be used in Louisiana will take effect next month, changing what items can be purchased ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry announced that Louisiana SNAP recipients are getting their full federal benefits for November, with some getting extra assistance administered by ...

Louisiana SNAP recipients may find themselves involuntarily giving up soda and candy for Lent this year, as new restrictions on what the food assistance can be used to purchase take effect on Ash ...

Louisiana SNAP benefits now exclude soda, candy and energy drinks. Restrictions took effect on Ash Wednesday after a USDA-approved delay. Policy aligns with the “Make America Healthy Again” health ...

Louisiana SNAP recipients may find themselves involuntarily giving up soda and candy for Lent this year, as new restrictions on what the food assistance can be used to purchase take effect on Ash ...

Louisiana has restricted SNAP recipients from purchasing soda, candy and energy drinks with their benefits. The new rules, which began on Ash Wednesday, are part of the "Make America Healthy Again" ...