SNAP benefits

Louisiana LDH is issuing SUN Bucks this week — $120 in summer grocery benefits for eligible children. Cards are being added to EBT accounts through June 2, 2026.

Big changes are coming to SNAP benefits in Texas starting April 1. Lone Star Card users will no longer be able to purchase candy, gum, or many sugary drinks with their benefits.

Louisiana SNAP recipients can no longer use EBT for certain items.

Louisiana SNAP recipients will soon receive full November benefits as LDH prepares to distribute 100% of funds this week.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has announced that the state will participate again in the SUN Bucks program this summer.

If you are a resident of Louisiana who receives SNAP benefits, you may not be able to buy soft drinks using that money soon.

A bill has passed the Senate in Texas to ban junk food from SNAP benefits and Governor Abbott signed off.

About3.4 million Texans will be affected by a major overhaul proposed for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Low-income families in Louisiana will start receiving their Summer EBT funds this Friday, June 21st.

It appears that for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Louisiana will not participate in a summer feeding program that helps the poor.

More than 130,000 Louisiana families will see their SNAP benefits decrease in January, according to the Department of Children and Family Services.

The benefits are increasing to try to keep up with the cost of living due to inflation.