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  • DSNAP application process for Hurricane Ida victims continues; find out how to apply here Play Video

    September 20, 2021 7:07 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Those who lost food due to the impact of Hurricane Ida can begin applying for food assistance to help replace the items lost, beginning Monday. According to The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), a number of Louisiana residents in 25 parishes will be... more »
  • Parishes expect approval for disaster food stamps soon - here's how to apply

    September 11, 2021 11:19 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Disaster food stamps are in the process of being approved for parishes impacted by Hurricane Ida. State officials said the full approval is expected within days. The federal government must approve the request, which would make disaster food stamp money available to many people who currently... more »
  • Help offered for storm victims following Hurricane Ida Play Video

    September 7, 2021 4:42 PM

    After filing with your insurance company, you can also get monetary assistance from both the state and federal government if you were affected by Hurricane Ida. You must live in one of the following parishes to be eligible: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche,... more »
  • DSNAP approved for six parishes hit by Hurricane Zeta

    January 28, 2021 6:46 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced Wednesday (Jan. 27) that it received federal approval to begin virtual Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations in 6 parishes to provide additional food aid to families affected by Hurricane Zeta. The application process will... more »
  • DSNAP approved for five more parishes hit by Delta

    November 13, 2020 6:00 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval Thursday, Nov. 12 to begin virtual Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations in five additional parishes due to damages sustained from Hurricane Delta. The application process for this second phase will run from... more »
  • DSNAP food assistance approved for residents of five parishes hit by Hurricane Delta

    October 26, 2020 6:32 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Residents of Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis and Vermilion Parishes who have been impacted by Hurricane Delta can begin applying for assistance from the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) on Monday (Oct. 26), according to a news release from The Louisiana Department of Children and Family... more »
  • Last day to apply for DSNAP is Wednesday, September 23

    September 23, 2020 7:47 AM

    BATON ROUGE - According to the Department of Children and Family Services, Wednesday, Sept. 23, is the last day to apply for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits for residents of 21 parishes affected by Hurricane Laura. Phase 2 of the DSNAP application period began on Sept. 17... more »
  • Change to DSNAP program allows all La residents to apply any day, regardless of last name

    September 21, 2020 5:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana officials announced Sunday that following a change in the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP), residents in all 21 parishes approved for DSNAP benefits can apply for benefits any day of the week, regardless of their last names, until Wednesday, September 23. This new allowance... more »
  • Residents can pre-register for DSNAP in preparation for hurricane season

    June 5, 2017 5:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE – As the 2017 hurricane season begins, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is encouraging residents to pre-register for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also called Disaster Food Stamps. DSNAP provides food assistance for eligible households who do not receive regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... more »
  • SNAP, DSNAP cards now allow hot food purchases

    November 14, 2016 10:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE – A request to extend a waiver to allow the purchase of hot foods with SNAP and DSNAP benefits has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service. The purchase of hot foods for SNAP and DSNAP benefits will be available through eligible... more »
  • Second month of DSNAP begins for 11 flood-impacted parishes

    October 10, 2016 4:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The second month of DSNAP benefits has begun for residents within the 11 disaster-affected parishes following the August flood. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service granted the state's request for an additional month of DSNAP benefits in the following parishes: - Acadia... more »
  • More than 100K households issued DSNAP benefits during first two weeks

    September 5, 2016 12:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has assisted 109,610 households and issued more $43.9 million in DSNAP benefits in the first two weeks of its operations. The second week of the program wrapped up on Saturday in Acadia, Ascension, East Baton Rouge and Lafayette.... more »
  • Additional Evangeline Parish ZIP code approved for DSNAP

    September 4, 2016 12:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services received approval for the Washington Parish ZIP code 70427 to be added to the DSNAP program that will begin this week on Sept. 6 due to the Labor Day holiday. DSNAP operations will open Tuesday, September 6, through... more »
  • DSNAP sites announced for Iberville, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana and other parishes

    September 2, 2016 12:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has announced DSNAP locations for residents in Iberville, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, St. James, St. Martin, St. Tammany Washington, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana parishes. This will be the third week that DSNAP sites have been in operation... more »
  • Tangipahoa approved for supplemental SNAP benefits

    August 25, 2016 6:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Tangipahoa Parish has been added to the list of parishes approved for automatic supplemental SNAP benefits. According to a release Thursday, the federal Food and Nutrition Service approved Tangipahoa SNAP recipients to receive automatic DSNAP benefits. Those recipients will not need to complete signed affidavits in... more »
  • Two more days for DSNAP phase 2 applications

    August 25, 2016 4:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE – State officials anncouned locations for Phase 2 of DSNAP application process for residents impacted by last week's historic flooding. Phase 2 includes sites in Acadia, Ascension, East Baton Rouge and Lafayette parishes starting next week. Applications will be accepted at the DSNAP sites starting Monday, Aug.... more »
  • Additional Pointe Coupee and Iberia zip codes added to DSNAP program

    August 25, 2016 4:22 PM

    POINTE COUPEE – Additional zip codes in Pointe Coupee and Iberia parish are now eligible for the first phase of the DSNAP program. Starting on Thursday, Aug. 25 Pointe Coupee parish zip codes 70715, 70732, 70747 and 70753 may apply for the disaster food benefits along with Iberia ZIP... more »
  • Additional East Feliciana Parish zip code added to DSNAP program

    August 23, 2016 3:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE – An additional zip code in East Feliciana Parish has been added to the DSNAP program. Residents living in East Feliciana Parish zip code 70789 are now eligible to apply for DSNAP benefits. Applicants can go to the Early Learning Center located at 9414 Hwy 67 (Plank... more »
  • SNAP recipients can apply for replacement EBT cards

    August 21, 2016 7:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Residents who receive SNAP and lost their Electronic Benefits Transfer cards do to flooding can still make purchases using an EBT card number and pin. According to state officials, SNAP recipients who lost their card should contact the EBT call center at 1-888-997-1117 for a replacement... more »
  • More ZIP codes approved for Phase one of DSNAP

    August 19, 2016 3:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE – State Officials announced Friday the locations where residents in eight parishes can apply for DSNAP benefits next week. According to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, the first of three phases begins Monday, Aug. 22, through Saturday Aug. 27. Phase One includes eight parishes.... more »
  • Disaster food stamps sites approved for St. Helena

    April 9, 2016 5:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Residents in some St. Helena Parishes will soon be able to apply for disaster food stamps benefits. The following St. Helena ZIP codes have been approved for DSNAP disaster food assistance: 70422, 70441, 70443, 70444. Residents in those locations can apply for DSNAP benefits... more »
  • DSNAP sites for Ascension Parish and others to begin on Wednesday

    March 29, 2016 4:41 PM

    ASCENSION - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will open Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) sites starting Wednesday. DSNAP benefits are for the residents impacted by flooding due to severe weather earlier this month. Over the weekend, Jackson, Rapides, Red River and Sabine parishes were added... more »
  • Disaster food stamp applications continue Tuesday Play Video

    March 19, 2016 3:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - In an effort to shorten lines, The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is urging residents seeking to apply for DSNAP benefits to pre-register online before heading to application sites this week. Residents can register at the DSNAP website or by calling 1-888-524-3578 between... more »

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