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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.
DSNAP in Orleans, Jefferson Extended for Two Days
September 13, 2012
09.13.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received word that the USDA has granted its request to extend the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) for residents of Orleans and Jefferson parishes for an additional two days. The last day to apply for both parishes will now be Saturday, September 15.
DCFS Issues $184.8 Million in Food Assistance in September
September 12, 2012
09.12.12 - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Secretary Suzy Sonnier said that the agency has issued more than $184.8 million in food assistance since September 1.
DCFS Announces Thursday Schedule for DSNAP Sites
September 12, 2012
09.12.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the following Thursday schedule for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) sites.
DCFS Announces Wednesday Schedule for DSNAP Sites
September 11, 2012
09.11.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the following Wednesday schedule for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) sites.
DCFS Approves 21,281 Households at DSNAP Sites Monday
September 11, 2012
09.11.12 - More than 21,280 households were approved for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits on Monday, totaling more than $8.8 million.
DCFS Expands Capacity, Extends Hours, to Use Alphabet System at Alario Center, UNO Sites
September 11, 2012
09.11.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced that hours have been extended at both the University of New Orleans (UNO) Lakefront Arena and the Alario Center, and additional computers and staff have been brought in to process applications beginning at 6 a.m. and extending until 10 p.m. or when capacity of applicants is reached on site that can be processed by 10 p.m.
DCFS Announces Tuesday Schedule for DSNAP Sites
September 10, 2012
09.10.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced it will open Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) sites in Assumption, St. Helena and Washington parishes on Tuesday.