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DSNAP Sites to Open in East, West Feliciana on Thursday
September 19, 2012
09.19.12 - Residents impacted by Hurricane Isaac who meet the federal eligibility guidelines in East and West Feliciana parishes have seven days beginning Thursday to apply for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits.
DSNAP Program Approved for East, West Feliciana Parishes
September 18, 2012
09.18.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service has approved the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) for two additional parishes - East Feliciana and West Feliciana.
DCFS Announces Wednesday Schedule for DSNAP Sites
September 18, 2012
09.18.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has released the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) schedule for Wednesday in the two parishes where residents are currently eligible to apply for the assistance.
DCFS Issues $229.5 Million in Food Assistance in September
September 17, 2012
09.17.12 - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Secretary Suzy Sonnier said that the agency has issued nearly $229.5 million in food assistance since September 1.
DCFS Announces Tuesday Schedule for DSNAP Sites
September 17, 2012
09.17.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has released the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) schedule for Tuesday in the three parishes where residents are currently eligible to apply for the assistance. Site hours are from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day.
DCFS Announces Schedule for DSNAP Sites
September 16, 2012
09.16.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has released the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) schedule for the six parishes where residents are currently eligible to apply for the assistance. Site hours are from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day.
DCFS Announces Weekend Schedule for DSNAP Sites
September 14, 2012
09.14.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has announced the weekend schedule for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) sites. DCFS requested and received approval from the USDA for a two-day extension in Terrebonne Parish. The new deadline for residents of Terrebonne Parish to apply for DSNAP is Tuesday, Sept. 18
DCFS Issues $202.7 Million in Food Assistance in September
September 14, 2012
09.14.12 - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Secretary Suzy Sonnier said that the agency has issued nearly $202.7 million in food assistance since September 1.
DCFS Announces Friday Schedule for DSNAP Sites
September 13, 2012
09.13.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the following Friday schedule for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) sites.
DCFS Issues $195 Million in Food Assistance in September
September 13, 2012
09.13.12 - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Secretary Suzy Sonnier said that the agency has issued nearly $195 million in food assistance since September 1.