Summary
Louisiana has set aside money to help people who rely on federal SNAP benefits, which provide food assistance. However, only certain residents in the state will receive this extra support.
Key Facts
- SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps people buy food.
- About 1 in 5 people in Louisiana use SNAP to help them get food.
- Louisiana has allocated extra funds to support people while they wait for their federal benefits.
- Not all residents who qualify for SNAP in Louisiana will get this additional state help.
- The announcement comes just before federal SNAP benefits are deposited into people's accounts.
