Use the button below to go directly to your program’s new home. The Department of Children & Family Services works to meet the needs of Louisiana's most vulnerable citizens.

Apply for SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), or Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP), or Child Support Enforcement Services

Jan 3, 2025 · To apply for SNAP, contact your state or local SNAP office. Depending on your state, you may be able to submit a food stamp application online, in person, by mail, or by fax.

SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.

For most households, SNAP funds account for only a portion of their food budgets; they must also use their own funds to buy enough food to last throughout the month. Eligible households can …

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health. If you care about …

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 …

Sep 12, 2025 · FNS does not process applications. You will need to contact your local SNAP office to apply and for questions about your case.

As part of the statewide One Door transition, some programs are moving to better align services and improve access. Even if your program is moving to a new department, your benefits and …

Nov 15, 2024 · If you’re in the process of applying for Food Stamps, there are several items you’ll need to gather to verify parts of your application. We’ve outlined them for you here.