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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.
DCFS Announces Parish Locations for First Phase of DSNAP
August 19, 2016
08.19.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the first of three phases of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for residents to finalize applications for DSNAP benefits.
Flood Victims Encouraged to Pre-Register for DSNAP Benefits
August 15, 2016
08.15.16 -The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is encouraging those who have experienced loss or damage in the severe storms and flooding to pre-register for benefits under the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).