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Louisiana Department of Health implements SNAP healthy food waiver
The waiver removes soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy from the list of items eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.
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LDH expands the Louisiana Carrot Initiative to East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes
The initiative provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients with a 30-cent bonus for every dollar spent on fresh produce at participating retailers.
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LDH announces SNAP replacement benefits for 8 parishes impacted by winter storm
SNAP recipients living in one of the eight listed parishes will not need to report food loss or take any action to receive the 20% additional SNAP benefit.
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LDH preparing to distribute 100% federal SNAP funds
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is preparing to distribute 100% federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to eligible recipients, including able-bodied adults, within a week.
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LDH begins distributing federal SNAP funds
Louisiana SNAP recipients are currently receiving approximately 65% of their usual SNAP benefits, depending on household size.
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LDH to distribute SNAP funds beginning November 7; SNAP staff return to work
Recipients will receive approximately 50% of their usual SNAP benefits, depending on household size.
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LDH announces state-funded emergency SNAP assistance distribution schedule, SNAP staff furloughs
LDH is announcing the distribution schedule for state-funded emergency assistance to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households that include the elderly, disabled, or children. Households consisting only of able-bodied adults will not receive state-funded emergency assistance.
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LDH announces state-funded assistance for vulnerable SNAP population
Starting November 1, Louisiana will provide emergency state-funded assistance to SNAP for the elderly, disabled, or children.
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LDH announces no new SNAP benefits will be available starting November 1
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing that due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued to recipients starting November 1.
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Louisiana Department of Health acquires Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from DCFS
Over time, this will reduce paperwork and wait times for residents, increase efficiency for staff, and create a more streamlined experience for Louisiana families.