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Louisiana, government shutdown and food assistance benefits

The government shutdown could disrupt food stamps. Many in Louisiana are worried.

As the federal government shutdown drags on, concern is growing about interrupting SNAP benefits, which help pay for groceries for roughly 800,000 people in Louisiana.

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Louisiana food stamp recipients could go hungry in November with government shutdown

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Louisiana governor signs emergency order for food assistance

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US House Democrats Push USDA to Fund Food Benefits as Shutdown Continues

More than 200 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives told the Agriculture Department on Friday it should draw on its emergency reserves to fund November food benefits, which are compromised by...

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40 million Americans at risk of losing food aid assistance if government shutdown continues

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Gov. Landry signs emergency order to fund SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

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SNAP benefits at risk, workers miss pay as shutdown continues

The criticism points to a broader frustration.

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Louisiana scrambles to keep SNAP benefits flowing as federal government shutdown drags on

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Federal shutdown could delay Lenoir County SNAP benefits

Washington Examiner

Food stamps: Final Louisiana direct payment for July worth up to $1,691 goes out in three days

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will send a final payment worth up to $1,691 to Louisiana residents for the month of July on Sunday. Beneficiaries in Louisiana receive their monthly SNAP payments, also known as food stamps, from the 1st to ...

The Advocate

Beyond books, Louisiana’s libraries are stepping in to help people afford food and more

When Shandrell Drayton’s mother moved in with her, she found herself in need of a little extra help. So Drayton turned to her local library in Algiers, which is, as of recently, offering patrons assistance with food stamps applications. “With my mom ...

Veterans, rural residents, older adults may lose food stamps due to Trump work requirements

States are rushing to inform some residents who rely on food stamps that they will soon be forced to meet work requirements or lose their food assistance. Recent federal legislation ended exemptions to work requirements for older adults,

Washington Examiner

Food stamps: Final Louisiana direct payment for July worth up to $1,691 goes out in four days

Louisiana will distribute its final payment for July worth up to $1,691 to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries in the state on Sunday. Louisiana residents receive their monthly SNAP payments, commonly known as food stamps, from the 1st ...