NEW ORLEANS — Pandemic-era SNAP benefits are ending, meaning fewer dollars for about half a million Louisiana Households.
Emergency allotments added during the pandemic in March 2020 had allowed SNAP households to receive the maximum benefit amount per household, which was $95 or more in addition to their regular allotment.
DCFS says from March 2020 to December of last year, it issued more than $2 billion in emergency allotments.
Louisiana extended the benefits longer than many states, but beginning March 1, all SNAP households across the country will return to their regular benefit amount.
The impact of this is different for every household, since it’s calculated based on individual income and expenses.
But it will directly affect more than 462,000 households who receive food stamps in Louisiana, according to the Department of Children and Family Services.
If you’re looking for your normal benefit amount, log into the Louisiana CAFÉ Portal or check your mail from a letter from DCFS.
You might be eligible to increase your benefits if your family has grown, your income has changed, or if your housing or childcare is costing you more.
If you have questions, you should contact your local SNAP office.
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