Some SNAP recipients in Louisiana question a recent change in the publicly funded benefit.

Louisiana SNAP recipients can no longer purchase candy, soda, energy drinks, and gum with their benefits as of Wednesday.

Louisiana SNAP recipients can no longer buy soft drinks, candy or energy drinks with EBT cards under new waiver promoting ...

Those using SNAP in Louisiana won't be able to purchase candy, soda or energy drinks with their benefits.

Louisiana SNAP recipients can no longer use food stamps to buy soda, candy and energy drinks under new restrictions as state embraces MAHA movement.

It's part of a growing movement to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with federal food benefits.

If you receive SNAP benefits, Louisiana’s new restriction means you can no longer use your card to buy certain non-nutritious foods. Here's what to know.

Approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Aug. 4, 2025, the two-year pilot initiative removes soft drinks, energy ...

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is empowering families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...

With $95 million on the line, Louisiana health officials are rolling out cash bonuses, tighter reviews and new wage checks to ...