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Downloadable DSNAP Resources Available Online
September 01, 2016
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has created a disaster resource page that includes a news center, fact sheets, fliers and other downloadable information about the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).
With More Than 46,000 Households Served in 1st Week, DCFS Prepares for Week 2 in some of the Most Populous Parishes in Storm-Impacted Area
August 28, 2016
08.28.16- After providing $18.6 million in Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits to 46,767 households in the first week of its DSNAP operation, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is gearing up for an active second week.
FNS Approves Additional ZIP Code for Iberia DSNAP
August 25, 2016
08.25.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received approval late this afternoon from the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for an additional ZIP code in Iberia Parish impacted by recent floods to be added to the first phase of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).
Tangipahoa SNAP Recipients Approved for Automatic Disaster-Related Benefits
August 25, 2016
08.25.16 - The federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved Tangipahoa Parish Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for automatic disaster-related benefits. SNAP recipients residing in Tangipahoa parish will not need to complete signed affidavits in order to receive disaster benefits. These benefits will be automatically loaded onto the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards no later than August 26th.
Sites Announced for Phase Two of DSNAP
August 25, 2016
08.25.16 -The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced where residents in Acadia, Ascension, East Baton Rouge, and Lafayette parishes can finalize applications for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits.
FNS Approves Four Additional ZIP Codes for Pointe Coupee DSNAP
August 25, 2016
08.25.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received approval today from the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for additional ZIP codes in Pointe Coupee Parish that were impacted by recent floods to be added to the first phase of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).
SNAP Clients may be Eligible for Disaster Related Benefits
August 23, 2016
08.23.16 -Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who reside in an impacted area and suffered an adverse effect or food loss may request supplemental or replacement benefits. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received approval from the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for nine parishes to receive automatic disaster supplements for SNAP and 11 parishes to receive automatic replacement SNAP benefits.
East Feliciana Parish ZIP Code 70789 Added to Phase One of DSNAP
August 23, 2016
08.23.16 - The federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved an additional ZIP code for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) beginning today, through Saturday, August 27. Residents living in East Feliciana Parish ZIP code 70789 and who were impacted by the flooding are now eligible to apply for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).
More than 7,000 Households Receive Disaster Food Assistance on First Day of DSNAP Operation
August 23, 2016
08.23.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) issued more than $2.8 million in disaster food benefits to 7,062 households who applied for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) aid in eight parishes Monday, August 22.
Important Information for SNAP Clients
August 21, 2016
08.21.16 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) clients who have lost their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card due to the flooding may make food purchases at authorized retailers using their EBT card number, as long as they also know their account PIN.