SNAP participants in Louisiana will no longer be able to buy certain food items using benefits starting February 2026.

The SNAP Food Restriction Waiver allows states to limit the purchase of certain foods and beverages with SNAP benefits.

SNAP benefit changes are on the way in Louisiana. The new restrictions don’t go into effect right away, but in just a few ...

Beginning Feb. 18, SNAP benefits in Louisiana can no longer be used to buy candy, soft drinks or energy drinks. State leaders ...

With food prices still high, some SNAP recipients worry the changes could strain already-tight budgets. However, dietitians ...

On Aug. 4, 2025, the USDA announced that the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approved the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services' request to allow the state to restrict SNAP recipients ...

WASHINGTON – Some Louisiana SNAP recipients had money removed from their cards this week, but the Louisiana Department of Health announced Wednesday that all beneficiaries would receive at least some ...

In response to the ongoing federal shutdown, Louisiana has taken decisive action to support its residents. Governor Jeff Landry announced a temporary measure to extend SNAP benefits for specific ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry announced that Louisiana SNAP recipients are getting their full federal benefits for November, with some getting extra assistance administered by ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The federal government shutdown entered its second month Saturday (Nov. 1), raising questions for nearly 800,000 Louisiana residents who hoped to receive Supplemental Nutrition ...