Baton Rouge, La. (November 7, 2025) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has started distributing federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to eligible recipients, including able-bodied adults.

Benefits were administered to households that received state-funded assistance on November 1-4, specifically households that include the elderly and disabled, as well as those who typically receive benefits on November 5 and 7. The next distribution of federal SNAP benefits is scheduled for November 9.

Louisiana SNAP recipients are currently receiving approximately 65% of their usual SNAP benefits, depending on household size. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue guidance to states to begin issuing 100% of federal SNAP benefits. Once the Department receiv

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