The resolution would have the federal government pay back the funds to the health department once the government reopens, according to Sen. Cameron Henry.

Louisiana food banks are bracing for a surge in need as SNAP benefits face a November stoppage. Here’s what Lafayette is doing.

Terrebonne's local food bank is expecting to see a 30% increase in patrons with the looming cancellation of SNAP benefits.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to temporarily suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency, with more than 800,000 residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at risk of losing their assistance starting Saturday (Nov. 1).

Governor Jeff Landry is warning all SNAP welfare cardholders that they will receive no new benefits starting November 1st due to the federal government shutdown.

California, along with other states, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins for halting SNAP benefits, cutting off food aid for over 41 million Americans,