Congress is debating the biggest SNAP cuts in history—and with 3M Texans on food assistance, the impact could stretch from dinner tables to grocery stores statewide.
Proposed federal SNAP cuts could reshape how over 800,000 Louisiana residents buy groceries—and put pressure on stores, local economies, and family budgets statewide.
Louisiana families that receive SNAP Benefits might soon notice their purchasing power has changed and some items will no longer be included under the program.
Louisiana families will want to double check their SNAP/EBT Card today. Major changes in the program could affect your purchasing power as you feed your family.
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.
The dates have been released for this year's Shreveport Farmers Market and they're proud to announce they're helping families again by doubling their SNAP benefits.