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Louisiana SUN Bucks: How to apply, do you qualify and when they will go out
SUN Bucks benefits are back! Here is everything you need to know about how to apply, when you will receive them and if you ...
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Louisiana School-Age Children Could Get $120 This Summer — Here’s How
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has announced that the state will participate again in the SUN Bucks program this summer. SUN Bucks provides a one-time $120 summer ...
Sun Bucks program returns to Louisiana for summer 2025
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced today that the state will participate in the SUN ...
La. participating in program that provides summer grocery benefit to some children
Louisiana is again participating in a program that provides a summer grocery benefit to children who qualify for free or ...
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USDA: Most states failing SNAP deadlines—but not Louisiana
Federal law requires states to process SNAP applications ... requirements. The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services said the state ranked sixth nationally in application timeliness ...
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Proposed SNAP Cuts Could Hit Louisiana Families, Retailers Hard
From groceries to local businesses, the effects of federal SNAP cuts could hit hard in Louisiana—especially for the 830,000+ ...
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Louisiana aims to ban soda for SNAP recipients as Landry wants to 'lead the way' in health movement
Louisiana is preparing to join a national effort bubbling up to ban soft drink purchases under SNAP, the federal food assistance program for low-income residents, as part of a larger push to ...