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Louisiana
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 18, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Louisiana, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources or Louisiana Economic Development's Resources for Impacted Businesses.
Food-Related Relief Programs
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SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Combined Application Project (“LaCAP”) Food Assistance Program
This preexisting program provides food assistance to Louisiana residents who are at least 60 years of age and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It is a simplified version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”). Depending … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”), Including Waiver of Recertification Requirement
This preexisting program provides monthly benefits to help eligible low-income Louisiana households purchase food. Households can use SNAP benefits to buy foods for the household to eat as well as seeds and plants which produce food for the … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (“WIC”)
This preexisting program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health care for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. » more information -
Various School Meal Pickup Programs
The State of Louisiana Department of Education published a comprehensive list of schools offering meal programs for students. The list of schools that have notified the State of Louisiana that they will be offering meal programs to children during … » more information -
Meal Pick-Up Program
Because of the school cancellations caused by COVID-19, the City of Baton Rouge is offering a free meal-to-go program at select Baton Rouge public schools. » more information -
Meal Pick-Up Program
Due to COVID-19-related school cancellations, Caddo Parish established 18 feeding sites at various Caddo Parish public schools. Staff will provide five breakfast and five lunch meals for each child to collect on Mondays from 8:30 to 11 AM. » more information -
Afternoon Feeding Program
The New Orleans Recreational Development Commission is offering hot meals at various feeding sites across New Orleans weekdays from 4:00 through 6:00 PM for children ages 18 and under. » more information -
Child Nutrition Program
Due to COVID-19-related school cancellations, the City of New Orleans established grab-and-go breakfast and lunch locations at various public schools in New Orleans. Free breakfast and lunch are available from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM every Monday and … » more information
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