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

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency, with more than 800,000 residents who rely on Supplemental ...

Governor Jeff Landry will discuss the future of SNAP benefits in Louisiana during a news conference Wednesday as uncertainty ...

As the federal government shutdown nears one month, food banks and local businesses across Louisiana are preparing for what ...

Louisiana food banks are bracing for a surge in need as SNAP benefits face a November stoppage. Here’s what Lafayette is ...

The Keep SNAP Funded Act would ensure that the USDA can keep paying SNAP benefits even when Congress hasn’t passed a new ...

Terrebonne's local food bank is expecting to see a 30% increase in patrons with the looming cancellation of SNAP benefits.

Gov. Jeff Landry and the Legislature are trying to find a way to keep food stamps working for the nearly 800,000 people in ...

The Louisiana House unanimously passed a resolution Oct. 24 directing the state health department to step in and fund food ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that ...

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

The Legislature faces tight deadlines this week to keep food assistance flowing to 17% of the state’s residents and to adjust ...