In summer 2024, Louisiana will launch Summer EBT/SUN Bucks, a new grocery benefits program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out. Summer is a time when many children lose the free and reduced-price meals they get at school, and when households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table. Most families will get these benefits automatically, but some parents will need to apply. The new program is in addition to free meals that kids of all ages can get at summer meal sites in their communities.

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Access WIC Updates 2023 Slides here

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP Outreach Coordinators at each of the five Food Banks can help with the application process.

October 2023 Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependants (ABAWDs) Work Requirements

SNAP State Options Reports

To report theft, SNAP recipients can call the DCFS LAHELPU telephone number at 1-888-524-3578 or call (225) 342-3970

-FRAC: State legislation to expand and strengthen school meals here

-FRAC: State legislation to expand and strengthen out-of-school time meals here

LA DCFS - Elderly Simplified Application Program for SNAP

LA DCFS - ESAP Instructions/Reference

Meals on Wheel Resources

Senior Famers Market Nutrition Program. Those who qualify will receive a food benefits card with a value of $50.

LOUISIANA COMBINED APPLICATION PROJECT LaCAP is a food assistance program for Louisiana residents who are at least 60 years of age and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

-College SNAP

-Hunger-free Campus Designation Application

-Hunger-free Campus One-Pager

-College Students SNAP Eligibility Requirements

Click here to access the second continuing resolution passed by Congress in late 2023 to avoid a government shutdown.

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-Debt Ceiling SNAP

-Skimming Pan- Stolen EBT Benefits

-Healthy State Louisiana Roadmap to End Hunger