Food Stamps (Louisiana Purchase) may be delayed for November 2025. The Food Stamp Program (SNAP) relies on federal funding. There are over 800,000 SNAP recipients in Louisiana.
If SNAP (Louisiana Purchase) is not available on November 1, 2025, local food banks may face shortages and long waits/delays.
If you are currently getting or applying for SNAP benefits, you should continue to complete all your administrative requirements to avoid any delays once SNAP resumes.
If you are currently getting or have applied for benefits, you may continue to get notices from the Louisiana Department of Health, which now runs the SNAP program. Continue to review and respond to any notices.