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SNAP Information - Partial Federal Government Shutdown
January 17, 2019
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is adjusting its usual SNAP issuance schedule in March to help close the gap for clients who have been stretching benefits since January as a result of the partial federal government shutdown.
Early Issuance of February SNAP Benefits for Louisianans Complete
January 17, 2019
1.17.19 - DCFS completed the early issuance of February SNAP benefits late Wednesday (1.16.19). All households certified eligible for February SNAP benefits on or before Jan. 14 have now been issued those benefits. Cases that remained pending on that date, and new applications filed since then, will be processed on the regular schedule.
Update on SNAP Benefits in Louisiana
January 16, 2019
1.16.19 - Each state is handling the early issuance of February SNAP benefits differently. All official information about SNAP benefits for Louisianans will be posted on the DCFS website and will be shared on the department's Facebook page and Twitter account.
Louisiana Issues February SNAP Food Benefits Early
January 14, 2019
1.14.19 - Based on recent guidance from USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, most SNAP recipients will receive their February benefits early - on or before January 20. These are not extra benefits and should be carefully budgeted to last through the entire month of February.