The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is encouraging residents to prepare for the 2021 Hurricane season by pre-registering online for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits or updating their information.
As hurricane season begins, the state is encouraging residents to pre-register for disaster food stamps, which help storm victims buy groceries due to lost income or damage to their homes.
EBR residents now able to apply for assistance from Disaster SNAP Program
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According to The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), East Baton Rouge is among the 23 Louisiana parishes that have been granted federal approval to participate in the virtual Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).
The parishes were approved for special government assistance due to the impact of the February 2021 winter storm.
As a result of ongoing concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, DSNAP applications will be handled by phone and benefits cards will be mailed to approved applicants.
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