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DSNAP Sites Approved in Four Parishes

April 09, 2016

04.09.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received approval to operate the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) in four additional parishes - Catahoula, East Carroll, Franklin, and St. Helena - for four days beginning Tuesday, April 12 through Friday, April 15.

FNS Approves Three Additional ZIP Codes for Red River DSNAP

April 01, 2016

04.01.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today received approval from the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for additional ZIP codes in Red River Parish that were impacted by recent floods to be added to the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP). Beginning Saturday, April 2, Red River parish ZIP codes 71052, 71034, and 71115 may apply for disaster food benefits.

Almost 52,000 Households Receive Disaster Food Assistance in Initial DSNAP Operation

March 29, 2016

03.29.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) issued more than $19.1 million in disaster food benefits to 51,720 households who applied for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) aid in 23 parishes last week.

Four Parishes Added to DSNAP Schedule that Begins Wednesday

March 29, 2016

03.29.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced today that four additional Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) sites will open beginning Wednesday, March 30, for certain ZIP codes in Jackson, Rapides, Red River and Sabine parishes. DSNAP site information for impacted parts of Allen, Ascension and Calcasieu parishes was released over the weekend. DSNAP benefits are for residents impacted by flooding earlier this month.

DSNAP Sites Approved for Allen Ascension and Calcasieu

March 26, 2016

03.26.16 - Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) sites will open this week in Allen, Ascension and Calcasieu parishes to issue disaster food assistance to residents in specific parts of these three parishes impacted by floods.

SNAP Households in Areas Affected by Flooding to Receive Automated Supplements

March 24, 2016

03.24.16 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients living in areas impacted by the flood may receive automated supplements beginning this week, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced today. The federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approved a waiver to issue automated supplements to bring SNAP recipients up to the maximum allotment for March.

Flood Victims: Pre-Register Before Going to a D-SNAP Site

March 20, 2016

03.20.16 - Flood victims should pre-register before going to disaster food assistance sites to apply for aid. Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) officials are urging those impacted by the floods to help speed the aid application process by pre-registering online at www.dcfs.la.gov/dsnap or calling the toll-free helpline at 1-888-LAHELP-U (1-888-524-3578), which is now open between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily.

DCFS Announces DSNAP Locations for 23 Disaster Parishes

March 17, 2016

03.17.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced where residents of 23 parishes under a federal disaster declaration can finalize applications for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits.

DCFS Announces Schedule for DSNAP Sites

March 17, 2016

03.17.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has requested Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service for the 23 parishes covered by the federal disaster declaration.

Louisiana Residents Encouraged to Pre-Register for Disaster SNAP Benefits

March 14, 2016

03.14.16 -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).