Louisiana SNAP Benefits to Be Filled for November Following Federal Government Reopening

Now that government shutdown is over, will Louisiana, other states get full SNAP benefits?

The government shutdown has officially ended and federal SNAP benefits are expected to be sent out in full. Here's what to know in Louisiana.

Will Sutton: Gov. Jeff Landry rescues SNAP benefits, but dodges health insurance crisis

Columnist Will Sutton talked with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry about the 800,000 people in the state who receive supplemental food benefits with help from the federal government. He presses the guv for more, and gets answers.

Full SNAP benefits will return to Louisiana. Some will get extra, Gov. Jeff Landry says.

"I think the elderly and the disabled may get a little extra for Thanksgiving this year thanks to their governor and their legislature," Landry said during a Thursday morning radio interview.

Louisiana SNAP benefits to be filled for November following federal government reopening

Governor Landry says some recipients may see extra funds due to shutdown adjustment

LDH prepares to distribute 100% of federal SNAP funds

BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health plans to distribute 100% of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to eligible recipients within a week.Full federal benefits will be paid to eligible SNAP households that haven't received their November benefits, and all households that only received 65% of their benefits for November are due to receive the remaining 35% beginning next week, a news release from LDH said.In addition…

Full SNAP Payments Coming for Louisiana

Louisiana SNAP recipients will soon receive full November benefits as LDH prepares to distribute 100% of federal funds, including balances owed