Louisiana SNAP benefits now exclude soda, candy and energy drinks. Restrictions took effect on Ash Wednesday after a USDA-approved delay. Policy aligns with the “Make America Healthy Again” health ...

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

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - New rules governing how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can be used in Louisiana will take effect next month, changing what items can be purchased ...

WVUE FOX 8 News: SNAP changes in Louisiana aim to raise the bar on nutrition but also raise concern among some recipients

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Louisiana can no longer use the publicly funded benefit to buy what the Louisiana Department of Health labels ...

SNAP changes in Louisiana aim to raise the bar on nutrition but also raise concern among some recipients

NOLA.com: Louisiana's SNAP program gives up soda and candy for Lent as new restrictions take effect

Louisiana SNAP recipients may find themselves involuntarily giving up soda and candy for Lent this year, as new restrictions on what the food assistance can be used to purchase take effect on Ash ...

Louisiana's SNAP program gives up soda and candy for Lent as new restrictions take effect

MSN: Louisiana faces higher SNAP costs as low-income families feel more strain

BATON ROUGE, La. (LSU Manship School News Service) — Changes in federal law will require Louisiana to spend $42.3 million more on the SNAP program in the coming fiscal year, while food stamp ...