Gov. Jeff Landry explained how the distribution of state-funded SNAP benefits for November will work as the federal ...

Gov. Jeff Landry said a temporary assistance program will provide benefits to the state's "most vulnerable" SNAP recipients ...

Starting Nov. 1, 25% of the SNAP household benefit allotment will be provided as state-funded emergency assistance on the ...

Lawmakers in Louisiana approved a resolution Wednesday to allow the state's Department of Health to use up to $150 million in ...

The resolution would have the federal government pay back the funds to the health department once the government reopens, ...

The Louisiana Department of Health has announced the distribution schedule for state-funded emergency assistance to ...

On the eve of federal SNAP benefits hitting people's accounts, Louisiana is jumping in to fill the gap for the 1 in 5 state residents who use the program, but only for some of them.

In Louisiana, the 4,226 authorized retailers that participate in SNAP redeemed around $1.2 billion in benefits in 2019, ...

Because of the ongoing government shutdown, Gov. Jeff Landry has warned that SNAP beneficiaries may not receive funds this ...

Some Louisiana residents will receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November after state lawmakers found a solution to fund the program through November. Gov. Jeff Landry ...

Southeast Louisiana's largest food bank is concerned troubles with SNAP funding could place more demand on a charitable food ...

Gov. Jeff Landry said his health department will find the money to cover $147 million in benefits next month for the elderly, disabled and children.