food stamps

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

The bulk of sales for many independent grocers come from SNAP. Cuts to the program could leave some making hard decisions about their future.

Louisiana is one of several states asking the Trump administration to make changes to its food stamp program.

Children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals at school are eligible for food assistance over the summer break, state officials announced Monday.

A man who allegedly got a fully loaded AR-15 assault rifle from his car after being turned down for disaster food stamps is jailed in St. John the Baptist…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to keep disaster food stamp sites in Orleans and Jefferson Parish open until Saturday.Louisiana Department…

A Lake Charles man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for stealing more than $1 million in food stamp benefits.U.S. District…

State officials say hours have been extended in Orleans and Jefferson parishes for residents seeking disaster food assistance following Hurricane…

U.S. Department of Agriculture data show that Louisiana had a big increase in food stamp use even before Hurricane Isaac and approval of emergency food…