Apply for SNAP
(Food Stamps)
Let’s Find You Some Help
AmeriCorps members may qualify for assistance through SNAP (formerly known as food stamps). Our helpful advisors can only assist with the SNAP Application. They cannot help with SNAP balances, lost cards, or other problems with your account.
Prefer to talk on the phone? Give us a call today! (225) 831-6037
Prepare for Your Appointment
During your appointment, we’ll discuss your eligibility. If you qualify, we’ll help you submit your application. Here are some items you will need to have prepared to submit your application:
Proof of income (your AmeriCorps stipend counts as income)
Social security numbers for all household members
A recent household bill or statement
Call 1-888-LAHELP-U (888-524-3578) to reach
Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services.
Helping You Set the Table
Use SNAP to Purchase Groceries
SNAP is short for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
It’s a federal program that helps eligible households save money and stretch their budget with monthly paid benefits to purchase groceries.
Your benefits can be used at a wide range of participating locations across Louisiana like grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, gas stations, and some farmer’s markets.
Free Application Assistance
Are you eligible for SNAP?
Apply using the form above to find out.
Our network of food banks and other nonprofit organizations are here to help advise Louisiana residents about SNAP and other food assistance programs at no charge.
Your local SNAP advisor can help walk you through the entire application process for free.
Your SNAP EBT Card
SNAP makes it simple and easy to buy food or get cash benefits now with the Louisiana Purchase EBT Card.
Your benefits are automatically applied to your Electronic Benefits Transfer (SNAP EBT) card each month and can be used just like a debit card to purchase food at participating locations.
A Resource for You and Your Family
We’re Here When You Need Us
All SNAP applications can be completed in person or over the phone with all personal information kept in confidence.
Louisiana’s network of food banks are dedicated to empowering our neighbors with the resources needed to live healthy, productive lives.
Did you know?
SNAP is more commonly used than you think!
Right now, more than 430,000 Louisiana households are using SNAP every month to help save money and purchase the food they need.
SNAP FAQs
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No. We are the State Food Bank Association.
Our role is to support the collaborative efforts of the state’s five regional food banks. We assist in helping our member food banks accomplish their policy and advocacy objectives, in addition to their food sourcing and fundraising efforts.
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Yes!
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is sometimes referred to by other names such as food stamps or Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)
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SNAP benefits are available to a wide range of people, including single adults, families, seniors, and those who are employed.
Individuals who don't have children may still qualify for SNAP benefits.
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You can use your SNAP benefits to buy groceries like:
Fruits and Vegetables
Meat and Fish
Dairy products
Bread and Cereals
Snacks and Beverages
SNAP benefits cannot be used to purchase:
Alcohol and tobacco products
Vitamins and medicines
Non-food items like pet food, cleaning products, household supplies like toilet paper, or hygiene items like shampoo, menstrual products, baby formula or diapers
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No.
You do not need to be working in order to apply for or be eligible for SNAP.
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Eligibility is based primarily on household income and certain expenses.
Detailed income requirements can be found on the Department of Children & Family Services website.
You can consult with your local food bank for more information regarding eligibility or get in touch with a local SNAP advisor by filling out the form above.
There is no risk to see if your SNAP eligible.
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You are able to apply online or by mail through the Department of Children & Family Services.
However, each Louisiana food bank has a dedicated SNAP application specialist to help walk you through the application process or answer any other questions you may have for free!
Fill out the form above to easily get in touch with your local SNAP Outreach Coordinator.
About Feeding Louisiana
We are the State Food Bank Association of Louisiana helping provide short-term food relief and advocating for long-term solutions to combat hunger throughout the state.