Press Releases

DCFS Announces Tuesday Schedule for DSNAP Sites

September 24, 2012

09.24.12 - 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. In East Baton Rouge, sites on Tuesday will serve parish residents who have last names beginning with D-G. Sites will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

DCFS Announces East Baton Rouge DSNAP Locations

September 21, 2012

09.21.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced locations where East Baton Rouge Parish residents can finalize their applications for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DNSAP) benefits beginning Monday.

DSNAP Approved for East Baton Rouge Parish

September 20, 2012

09.20.12 - 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 East Baton Rouge Parish. The program will begin on Monday.

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