When will Louisiana ban the purchase of junk food with SNAP benefits?

Louisiana is preparing for a significant change in the SNAP food assistance program. Beginning in 2026, benefits will no ...

SNAP ban on candy, sugary drinks starts in February in Louisiana

Beginning Feb. 18, SNAP benefits in Louisiana can no longer be used to buy candy, soft drinks or energy drinks. State leaders ...
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Louisiana SNAP ban starts in February 2026: What to know

SNAP participants in Louisiana will no longer be able to buy certain food items using benefits starting February 2026.
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SNAP Restrictions on Soda and Candy Impacting Louisiana Families

New restrictions on purchases made with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are taking effect in ...

Louisiana SNAP changes aim to promote healthier eating without increasing grocery costs

With food prices still high, some SNAP recipients worry the changes could strain already-tight budgets. However, dietitians ...
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SNAP benefit distribution resumes Friday, Louisiana health department says

BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - The Louisiana Department of Health said some federal SNAP benefits will be distributed to eligible recipients starting Friday (Nov. 7), and that furloughs to its SNAP staff ...
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Louisiana SNAP recipients to get full federal benefits for November, Gov. Landry says

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 ...