DCFS said, “Although SNAP shoppers can only receive the produce bonus when they buy fresh fruits and vegetables at one of the ...

Louisiana plans to ban soda from SNAP benefits as part of a broad nutrition bill that also targets school food, seed oils and ...

There is a new program for SNAP recipients where they can earn bonus benefits by buying fresh produce. Kyla, six parishes in Louisiana including LaSalle and West Carroll are participating in a pilot ...

Louisiana, which has the highest poverty rate in the country (18.9%), also has one of the highest SNAP participation rates, with 18.5% of residents receiving benefits. Similarly, Oklahoma (16.9% ...

Louisiana has become the latest state to consider banning unhealthy drinks from being purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP benefits—commonly known as ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, plays a vital role in reducing food insecurity, providing essential support to over 41 million Americans each month.

Kennedy Jr. Governor Jeff Landry announced on social media last week that the state will request a federal waiver to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for soft drinks. “Louisiana will lead the ...

BIG TEMPERATURE SWING TOMORROW. AL The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is opening public in-person SNAP application assistance for people in New Orleans. The department is ...

(Louisiana First) — Louisiana lawmakers will soon consider a bill that would ban the purchase of sodas using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Senate Bill 14, authored ...