Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program — in 5 charts

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has helped low-income Americans buy groceries for decades with few disruptions.

Louisiana reverses food aid payments as feds plan to provide partial SNAP benefits

This report was updated at noon Thursday to reflect revisions the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made on the portion of ...

Louisiana Department of Health issues partial funds to SNAP users

This comes after President Donald Trump's administration only agreed to release partial benefits following a judge's ruling.
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YMCAs across LA expand food aid with new state partnership as SNAP delays strain families

FeedLA will distribute $7.5 million worth of food across all 29 YMCA locations in L.A. County, offering meals, groceries or ...
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SNAP Benefits Distributed in Louisiana Despite Government Shutdown in D.C., Furloughed Staff Return to Work

Louisiana's LDH confirms SNAP benefits distribution despite a government shutdown, and SNAP staff furloughs end.
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Wake Up Sonoma creates program to help victims of SNAP benefit reductions

Wake Up Sonoma has created a program to help Sonoma Valley residents whose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits ...
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State officials offer clarification on SNAP benefits status

Here's the latest from state officials about SNAP payments and where they stand; they also have some information on the ...

Louisiana Department of Health begins issuing federal SNAP payments — next payout set for Nov. 9

Louisiana SNAP recipients are receiving approximately 65% of their usual SNAP benefits, depending on household size.

Court leaves order in place requiring Trump admin to provide full SNAP payments for November

A federal appeals court leaves an order in place that requires President Donald Trump's administration to provide full SNAP ...