Recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in DeSoto, Bossier, and Caddo parishes will automatically have a portion of their June benefits replaced following the severe storms that struck North Louisiana June 16, as a result of approval of a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS).
Under a second FNS waiver, SNAP recipients in 18 other affected parishes may also apply for replacement benefits by July 17.
“USDA has been working closely with our partners at Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services to ensure affected families can receive some needed relief from the recent severe storms,” said USDA FNS Southwest Regional Administrator Bill Ludwig. “The waivers can help ease the burden and aid in Louisianans’ recovery by providing additional time to report losses or replacement depending on the Parish.”
